All of the Following Are Characteristics of Temperament Except

question 58

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristics of temperament except

• A) it has a constitutional basis.
• B) it continues throughout the lifespan.
• C) it can be influenced by the psychosocial environment.
• D) it begins in early adulthood.

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Definitions:

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the inherited alleles, that determines its specific traits.

Environmental Influences

External factors, such as climate, geographical location, and social context, that affect living organisms and their development.

Menstruation

The monthly shedding of the lining of the uterus (womb) which results in bleeding from the vagina, part of the female reproductive cycle.

Conception

The union of a sperm cell and an ovum that occurs when the chromosomes of each of these cells combine to form 23 new pairs.