After Twelve Years of Attending the Same Schools, Holly and Amy

Multiple Choice

After twelve years of attending the same schools, Holly and Amy chose to attend colleges in different states. Holly remembered Amy as a shy but friendly girl who rarely took risks, and so Holly was surprised when her friend sent an e-mail describing the thrill of skydiving. Holly's surprise occurred because Amy's behaviors don't match the ________________ that Holly had observed in high school.

A) peak experiences
B) personality traits
C) archetypes
D) defense mechanisms