One longitudinal study evaluated 1,000 New Zealand children over an 18-year period to try to understand what childhood temperament predicts about adult personality and behavior. Eighteen years after the initial assessment, the individuals whose parents had classified them as undercontrolled at age three were likely to ________.

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Children classified as undercontrolled at age three were more likely to engage in thrill-seeking behaviors as adults, according to longitudinal studies. This temperament is associated with impulsivity and seeking novel and intense experiences.

One Longitudinal Study Evaluated 1,000 New Zealand Children Over an 18-Year