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gene-environment interaction

The process in which inherited biology and life experiences influence each other to shape development.

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Can emotions shape baby personality

Can emotions shape baby personality

Temperament is not the same as personality When people say a baby has a “personality,” they often mean an early pattern of behavior: easy to soothe, highly alert, shy, intense, calm, or curious. In developmental medicine, this is usually called temperament. Temperament refers to an infant’s typical level of emotional reactivity, self-soothing, attention, activity, and […]