At an interdisciplinary care conference, a nurse has made reference to a client's temperament, which is thought to be a relevant factor in his history of aggression. Which of the following statements about temperament is most accurate?
A) "Temperament" is a term that is synonymous with "personality."
B) Temperament is the variable that is most affected by psychotropic medications.
C) Temperament is primarily influenced by cultural and social norms.
D) Temperament is thought to remain fairly consistent throughout the lifespan.
Ans: D
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Temperament is the sum total of a person's constitutional or biologic personality dispositions. However, "temperament" and "personality" are not interchangeable terms. Temperament is partly genetic, evident early in life, and somewhat stable across situations and over time. Temperament is thought to remain consistent throughout the lifespan. Temperament is not primarily determined by culture and society. Medications alter behavior more than they affect temperament, which is more deeply rooted.
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