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221. Jay is active and affectionate and likes being around people. He would most likely have a HIGH SCORE on which one of the Big Five personality traits? a. agreeableness b. openness to experience c. extroversion d. conscientiousness 222. Jorge would be described as curious, creative, and imaginative. He is always inventing ways to improve his company’s products as well as liking to travel, since he says “Variety is the spice of life.” Jorge would most likely obtain HIGH SCORES on which one of the Big Five personality traits? a. agreeableness b. openness to experience c. neuroticism d. conscientiousness 223. A person who is trusting, lenient, and good natured would most likely obtain a HIGH SCORE on which one of the Big Five personality traits? a. agreeableness b. openness to experience c. neuroticism d. conscientiousness 224. Edgar tends to be suspicious of the motives of his colleagues as well as highly critical of their performance on the job. Most people would describe Edgar as always irritable. Edgar would most likely obtain a LOW SCORE on which one of the Big Five personality traits? a. agreeableness b. openness to experience c. neuroticism d. extroversion 225. Dr. Thomas has noticed that some of his college students are well-organized and hardworking and willing to persevere on the most difficult tasks, while on the other hand, he has students who are disorganized and give up when the assignments become more difficult. Dr. Thomas has noticed a distinct difference in students regarding which personality trait? a. agreeableness b. openness to experience c. conscientiousness d. neuroticism 226. There is a general pattern for greater personality change during a person’s _______, followed by a slower rate of change during each subsequent decade. a. 20s b. 30s c. 40s d. 50s 227. Increases in agreeableness were greatest during a person’s ________, because people at this age have to get along with a broader social network. a. adolescence b. 20s c. 30’s and 40s d. 50s and 60s 228. Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding research with the Big Five personality traits? a. Because personality changes are moderately heritable, some experts believe these changes are genetically programmed so that individuals can adjust to demands of each phase of life. b. There is a general pattern for greater personality change during a person’s 20s, followed by a slower rate of change during each subsequent decade. c. Increases in agreeableness were greatest during the 30s and 40s as adults struggle to get along with a broader social network. d. All of these statements are true. 229. Persons who were high on the trait of ________ as children grow up to be adults who adopt healthier lifestyles and live longer than their peers who scores lower on this trait. a. agreeableness b. extroversion c. conscientiousness d. openness to experience 230. Adults who are high on ________ and low on _________ experience more conflicts and are less satisfied with their marriages. a. neuroticism; openness to experience b. extroversion; conscientiousness c. neuroticism; agreeableness d. openness to experience; agreeableness