Which of the following statements concerning temperament is false?
A) approximately one-third of the children studied by Thomas and Chess could not be easily classified as having one of the three basic styles of temperament
B) temperament is not influenced by heredity
C) temperament is generally stable over time
D) a child's temperament may be influenced by social experiences

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Temperament is influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, with genetic factors playing a significant role. Research has shown that identical twins, who have identical genetic makeup, have more similar temperaments compared to fraternal twins, who share only 50 percent of their genes. Therefore, the statement that temperament is not influenced by heredity is false.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning Temperament Is False