In the Berkeley Longitudinal Studies, which of the following characteristics generally changed the most in the life span of an adult?
A) intellectual orientation
B) nurturance or hostility
C) openness to experience
D) self-confidence

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The Berkeley Longitudinal Studies found that nurturance or hostility generally changed the most in the life span of an adult. This was based on a study of over 200 individuals followed from childhood through old age, and it was found that there was considerable variability in the other listed characteristics, but a significant increase in overall nurturance and decrease in overall hostility as people aged.

In the Berkeley Longitudinal Studies, Which of the Following Characteristics