As a child, Lawrence tended to be more solitary and less talkative than most of his peers. As an adult, his personality test results characterized him as introverted. Which conclusion is best supported by the findings of longitudinal studies?

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Longitudinal studies have found that infants who are high in reactivity (i.e. more reactive to stimuli and changes in their environment) are more likely to develop into introverted adults. Therefore, it is more likely that Lawrence was a high reactive baby based on his introverted personality as an adult.

As a Child, Lawrence Tended to Be More Solitary and Less