George Vaillant conducted a longitudinal study of the personality development of highly intelligent men.Who were the men with the best physical and social outcomes by mid-life?
A)those who had the most influential parents.
B)those who were the most immature at the beginning of the study.
C)those who concentrated their efforts on personal interests.
D)those who contributed to the world in some way.

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According to Vaillant's study, the men with the best physical and social outcomes by mid-life were those who contributed to the world in some way. Vaillant referred to this as "generativity," which included activities such as raising children or contributing to society through work or volunteerism. Conversely, those who were the most immature at the beginning of the study had the worst outcomes. Therefore, choices A and B are incorrect, and choice C is not as strongly supported by Vaillant's findings as choice D.

George Vaillant Conducted a Longitudinal Study of the Personality Development