Greg was certain that he could influence his adopted children and cause them to grow up happy, intellectually curious, and outgoing. He was very surprised 20 years later to find that his three adopted children had completely different personalities. The likely reason for Greg's experience is that __________.

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While family environment does play a role in shaping personality, it is not the only factor. Genetics, individual experiences, and societal factors all also contribute to personality development. Therefore, it is not surprising that three adopted children raised in the same environment can have different personalities.

Greg Was Certain That He Could Influence His Adopted Children