Chess and Thomas (1984) find that _____ seems to be most important in determining whether a child's early temperamental profile will persist over time.

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Chess and Thomas (1984) found that the "goodness of fit" between child temperament and parenting practices was the most important factor in determining whether a child's early temperamental profile would persist over time. This suggests that a mismatch between a child's temperament and parenting practices could lead to changes in the child's temperament over time. Factors such as genetics (A), shared environmental influences (C), and nonshared environmental influences (D) may also play a role, but the research has consistently shown that parenting practices have a significant impact on child temperament development.

Chess and Thomas (1984) Find That _____ Seems to Be