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Selective Migration
Selective migration is the concept that people tend to move to places that are compatible with their personalities and needs. This phenomenon serves as one explanation for regional personality differences. For example, an individual high in agreeableness might prefer to live near family and friends, whereas a person high in openness might be drawn to a location recognized for being diverse and innovative, such as California.
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Psychological Profile of a Region
A researcher observes that a small, rural town with a strong emphasis on tradition and close-knit community ties has a population that scores exceptionally high on the personality trait of agreeableness. When interviewing new residents who have recently moved to the town, the most common reason they give for their move is 'to be closer to family' and 'to live in a place where people look out for each other.' Which of the following statements best explains the high concentration of agreeable people in this town?