Can a baby's temperament tell you something about their future? Temperamental Permanence

The video explores the concept of temperament, tracing its origins to Galen's classification based on body fluids. It discusses the revival of interest in the 1960s with Thomas and Chess's study on temperamental permanence, identifying nine dimensions of temperament in infants. The video examines the heritability and stability of temperament, suggesting a genetic component but also highlighting the influence of environmental factors. It concludes by emphasizing the interaction between an individual's temperament and their environment, and encourages viewers to engage with the content.

Which ancient philosopher is credited with the initial classification of human temperaments?

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Galen

What are the four temperaments described by Galen?

• Happy, Sad, Angry, Calm

• Introverted, Extroverted, Ambiverted, Neutral

• Optimistic, Pessimistic, Realistic, Idealistic

• Sanguine, Melancholic, Choleric, Phlegmatic

What did Thomas and Chess identify as the nine dimensions of temperament?

• Leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, adaptability, creativity, work ethic, time management, attention to detail

• Physical strength, mental agility, emotional intelligence, social skills, adaptability, resilience, creativity, focus, patience

• Activity level, regularity, approach withdrawal, adaptability, response threshold, intensity, mood quality, distractibility, attention span

• Intelligence, creativity, emotional stability, openness, agreeableness, conscientiousness, extraversion, neuroticism, honesty

What is the estimated heritability of temperament according to the video?

• 0.2

• 0.8

• 0.4

• 0.6

How do psychologists view the relationship between temperament and environment?

• Temperament is entirely determined by genetics.

• Environment has no impact on temperament.

• Temperament interacts with the environment to shape behavior.

• Temperament is fixed and unchangeable.