Baby Celeste is busy, active, and sleeps fitfully; her sister, by contrast, was calm and placid as a baby. This vignette illustrates differences in:

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The differences in behavior between the two babies can be attributed to individual differences in temperament, which refers to innate tendencies towards specific behaviors and emotional reactions. It is not necessarily a reflection of character, personality or disposition, which may be shaped by environmental and social factors.

Baby Celeste Is Busy, Active, and Sleeps Fitfully; Her Sister