A research team is conducting a longitudinal assessment of personality development,measuring each individual's personality traits at ages 5,10,15,20,25,and 40 years.Which of the following would most likely be found in this study?

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The study is using a longitudinal design, which means that the same individuals are being measured over time. Therefore, it is more likely that the closer the ages of assessment, the more continuous development will be observed. This is because individuals tend to show stability in their personality traits over time. Option A is unlikely, as greater differences in personality would be expected with greater time intervals between assessments. Option C is unlikely, as further time apart would allow for more opportunities for environmental factors to influence personality development, leading to greater differences. Option D is also unlikely, as longer time intervals between assessments would provide more opportunities for development and change.

A Research Team Is Conducting a Longitudinal Assessment of Personality