Do you believe that our personality traits are fixed and unchangeable, or do you think they can evolve and adapt over time? Why or why not? How does the trait approach to personality support or challenge your perspective on this issue?
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g., the Big Five traits); "fixed and unchangeable" means essentially immutable across the lifespan; "evolve and adapt" means traits can show systematic change because of development, experience, or intervention. The "trait approach" emphasizes dispositional Show more…
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