The shift in adult cognition during middle adulthood towards greater expertise and problem-solving is described in which principle?
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Correct answer: Maturity principle of adult personality growth
Middle adulthood is characterized by increases in conscientiousness, agreeableness, and less neuroticism, reflecting the maturity principle.
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