Research on the stability of temperament indicates that it is ________.
A) unstable and subject to wide variations over the course of a lifetime
B) unstable during childhood but stabilizes during adolescence and remains stable throughout a person's adult life
C) relatively stable through the first three to four years of life but begins to vary dramatically once a child reaches school age
D) relatively stable well into adulthood

Question

Research on the stability of temperament indicates that it is ________.
A) unstable and subject to wide variations over the course of a lifetime
B) unstable during childhood but stabilizes during adolescence and remains stable throughout a person's adult life
C) relatively stable through the first three to four years of life but begins to vary dramatically once a child reaches school age 
D) relatively stable well into adulthood

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research suggests that temperament is relatively stable well into adulthood, with some slight variations observed throughout different stages of life.

Research on the Stability of Temperament Indicates That It Is