Derek, who is 25 years old, is slower than average to secure a job or to find a romance. He does have many friends and is no more anxious or depressed than others in his cohort. As a child, Derek may have displayed the personality trait of _____.

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Derek's slow progress in securing a job or romantic relationship and his ability to make friends suggest he may be exhibiting traits of shyness or social inhibition, which may have been present in childhood. The other options of marked aggression, strong arrogance, and intense friendliness do not fit with Derek's current description.

Derek, Who Is 25 Years Old, Is Slower Than Average