Harvey is 32 years old, extroverted, very conscientious, and not open to experience. Based on the longitudinal research of Costa and McCrae's personality dimensions, what will Harvey be like when he is 62 years old?
A) Extroverted, conscientious, and open to experience
B) Not extroverted, conscientious, and not open to experience
C) Extroverted, conscientious, and not open to experience
D) Extroverted, not conscientious, and not open to experience

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Costa and McCrae's longitudinal research on personality dimensions suggests that core aspects of personality, such as extroversion, conscientiousness, and openness to experience, remain relatively stable over time. Therefore, Harvey is likely to remain extroverted, conscientious, and not open to experience as he ages.

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