The idea of the welfare state has generated a lot of debate in the United States over the past 50 years, especially during elections. The notion of the state guaranteeing basic provisions to citizens, though, is an integral part of our rights.

With regard to personality, it appears that: a) there is little consistency of behavior from one situation to the next and little consistency of traits over the life span.b) there is little consistency of behavior from one situation to the next but significant consistency of traits over the life span.c) there is significant consistency of behavior from one situation to the next but little consistency of traits over the life span.d) there is significant consistency of behavior from one situation to the next and significant consistency of traits over the life span.