Which of the following statements about temperament is true? Temperament is stable and does not change as we grow older. Temperament is most malleable to change during infancy. Temperament is most malleable to change during childhood. Temperament is fairly flexible and changes several times throughout the life cycle. Answer cannot be determined
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Research has shown that while our temperament can be influenced by our environment and experiences, it tends to remain relatively stable throughout our life. This means that the statement "Temperament is stable and does not change as we grow older" is partially Show more…
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