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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
McCrae, Robert R.
Personality in adulthood: a five-factor theory perspective / Robert
R. McCrae, Paul T. Costa, Jr.—2nd ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.ISBN 1-57230-827-3 (hc) ISBN 1-59385-260-6 (pbk)1. Personality—Age factors. 2. Maturation (Psychology)
3. Adulthood—Psychological aspects. I. Costa, Paul T. II. Title.BF698.9.A4 M33 2003155.6—dc21
2002014633
This book was written by Robert R. McCrae and Paul T. Costa, Jr., in
their private capacities. No official support or endorsement by theNational Institute on Aging is intended or should be inferred.