Jeannette was an extremely shy child when she was two years old. However, by age five she was only mildly shy. This illustrates that
A)inherited temperaments do not last after infancy.
B)inherited temperaments are lasting and cannot be modified by learning.
C)inherited temperaments can be dynamically modified by learning.
D)shyness was not really a part of her temperament.

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Jeannette's change from being extremely shy to only mildly shy demonstrates that while temperaments may have a genetic basis, they can be influenced and modified by environmental factors and learning experiences. This shows the dynamic interplay between nature (inherited traits) and nurture (environmental influences).

Jeannette Was an Extremely Shy Child When She Was Two