Sunil is 23 years old and is in his last semester of university. His father, Arjun, is 58 years old and is beginning to prepare for retirement. Arjun is travelling for business to the city where Sunil attends university and the two meet up for lunch. This is the first time in a very long time that the two have had the chance to talk at length without other family members present. They confide in each other quite a bit about what is going on in their lives and discuss the emotions they have surrounding the life transitions they are considering.
-Sunil tells Arjun that he thinks his father's personality has changed a lot since he was young.His father is a better listener and considers many options before acting,whereas he seemed to get frustrated quickly when Sunil was younger.Arjun is displaying ___________ in his personality characteristics.

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Arjun's change in personality traits (being a better listener, considering options before acting) suggest plasticity, which is the degree to which characteristics can be modified throughout a person's lifetime. This can be influenced by various factors such as environmental experiences and aging, which may result in changes in behavior, cognition, or emotions.

Sunil Is 23 Years Old and Is in His Last