Temperament

Temperament describes individual differences that are biologically based, evident early in life, and characteristic of an individual in many situations and over time.  It differs from personality, which is a combination of temperament and life experiences.  Understanding the temperaments of different members of your family may affect how you interpret certain behaviors, offer an explanation (not an excuse) for such behaviors, and allow you to anticipate problems.

Family Temperament Checklist (DOC 32 KB)
This checklist helps you determine the temperament traits of members of your family. It includes a detailed description of each temperament trait.

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