Research on the Stability of Temperament Indicates That It Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Research on the stability of temperament indicates that it is _______.

• A)unstable and subject to wide variations over the course of a lifetime
• B)unstable during childhood but stabilizes during adolescence and remains stable throughout a person's adult life
• C)relatively stable through the first three to four years of life but begins to vary dramatically once a child reaches school age
• D)relatively stable well into adulthood

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Definitions:

Early Adulthood

A life stage typically occurring from late teens through twenties, characterized by exploration, establishment of personal and professional relationships, and self-identity formation.

Independently

Acting or occurring without reliance on others; autonomously.

Full-Time Job

Employment in which an individual works a minimum number of hours defined as full-time by their employer, typically around 40 hours per week.

Terminal Decline

The rapid decline in cognitive and physical functions close to the end of an individual's life.