Janie is high on the openness to experience dimension of personality.She likes to skydive and travel to exotic destinations.As she gets older,she may be less likely to skydive,but may still
Enjoy unusual vacations.This change in Janie's typical activities is due to
A) characteristic adaptation.
B) a basic tendency.
C) the reticular activating system.
D) temperament.

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Characteristic adaptation explains changes in behavior and activities as people age, while their underlying personality traits, such as openness to experience, remain stable. Janie's shift from skydiving to enjoying unusual vacations is an example of how her behaviors adapt over time, even though her openness to new experiences persists.

Janie Is High on the Openness to Experience Dimension of Personality.She