Which of the following statements about the influence of the environment on temperament is true?
A) The environment has a greater impact on temperament than genetic factors.
B) Genetic factors have a greater impact on temperament than the environment.
C) Parents tend to view siblings as more similar in temperament and personality than other observers do.
D) Temperament and personality can be understood only in terms of complex interdependencies between genetic and environmental factors.
D
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