Thomas and Chess and Other Researchers Found That Temperament

question 10

Multiple Choice

Thomas and Chess and other researchers found that temperament

• A) was a relatively stable characteristic from infancy through childhood and adulthood.
• B) is heavily determined by environmental factors.
• C) has little to do with how the child will develop socially, emotionally, or academically.
• D) has low correlation with the "big five" personality traits later in life.
• E) changes a lot during infancy and childhood but is relatively stable after the teen years.

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