New parents Willy and Bernice have both spent their lives being short-tempered. They spend a great deal of their time together apologizing for their thoughtlessness. Which of the following statements about temperament might be alarming to Willy and Bernice as they think about having children?

A. Temperament appears to be largely determined by

genetics.

B. Temperament is not learned.

C. Temperament often changes on a frequent basis.

D. Second-born children are likely to have more difficult

temperaments than firstborns.

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2 April, 10:12

New parents Willy and Bernice have both spent their lives being short-tempered. They spend a great deal of their time together apologizing for their thoughtlessness. Which of the following statements about temperament might be alarming to Willy and Bernice as they think about having children?

A. Temperament appears to be largely determined by

genetics.

B. Temperament is not learned.

C. Temperament often changes on a frequent basis.

D. Second-born children are likely to have more difficult

temperaments than firstborns.

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Abigayle Daugherty · Answer 1

A.

Explanation:

A child's temperament can be defined as the way a child reacts to the people around her. the personality traits that are included in a temperament are emotionality, sociability, etc. As per the studies of scientists about 20-60 percent of temperament is genetically borrowed.

So, Willy and Bernice, a couple who are planning to have children will be more concerned about their temperaments because their children might possess their personality traits of being short-tempered.

So, the correct answer is option A.