Which of the following best describes the stability of temperament over time?
A. Temperament is fixed at the time of birth and remains stable in an individual across their lifespan.
B. Temperament is relatively stable but increasingly interacts with the environment over time.
C. Temperament is variable in young children but becomes stable beginning in adolescence.
D. Temperament is variable from the time of birth and fluctuates throughout the lifespan.
Answer: B
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