According to the text, what paradox is central to the study of personality development?

A) People's personality traits both change and stay consistent over time.
B) People's personalities change both across their entire lives and in response to specific events.
C) People develop their personalities according to both nature and nurture.
D) Some people's personalities change dramatically over the life span, and some people don't change at all.

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Nilutpal Bordoloi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The paradox central to the study of personality development is that people's personality traits exhibit both change and consistency over time. This reflects the complex nature of personality, which can evolve in response to experiences and age, yet certain core traits may remain stable.

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