Which of the following statements about temperament is TRUE?
A) The influence of temperament depends on the environment in which children develop.
B) Infants and toddlers who temperamentally resist control tend to be prone to behavior problems when they are older if their mothers try to exert control over them.
C) Adolescents who are temperamentally cheerful are more affected by life stressors and, therefore, more likely to drink, smoke, or use drugs.
D) Temperament is the sole determining factor of many aspects of development.

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The influence of temperament is not solely determined by genetics or environment, but by the interaction between the two. Temperament sets the stage for subsequent experiences, but the environment can also modify or amplify the expression of temperament. Thus, the influence of temperament depends on the environment in which children develop.

Which of the Following Statements About Temperament Is TRUE