Which of the Following Best Summarizes the Results of Studies

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best summarizes the results of studies that have examined the correlations between adults' levels of a personality trait across a period of several years?

A) The correlations are rather high (typically about .70) ,regardless of which characteristic is considered.
B) The correlations are of moderate size (typically about .40) ,regardless of which characteristic is considered.
C) The correlations are rather low (typically about .10) ,regardless of which characteristic is considered.
D) The correlations are positive but can vary widely in size (from about .10 to about .70) ,depending on which characteristic is considered.
E) The correlations tend to be small (ranging from -.20 to .20) and their direction can differ,depending on which characteristic is considered.