Conscientiousness declines dramatically from early adulthood and hits a bottom during middle adulthood, followed by a gradual increase during late adulthood.

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Conscientiousness, a personality trait characterized by organization, responsibility, and diligence, generally increases with age, showing a gradual rise from early adulthood through middle and into late adulthood, rather than declining.

Conscientiousness Declines Dramatically from Early Adulthood and Hits a Bottom