PSYCH 10

JOURNAL #2

Understanding your Temperament

For this assignment, please think about your own basic temperament. Also, review the textbooks information on basic temperament. You should consider the following questions and information:

1. Describe your temperament (you may use the scales in the text).

2. What do your parents and siblings say about your temperament (now and as a child)?

3. How stable has your temperament been over your lifespan?

4. How different is your temperament from parents and siblings?

5. How do others react to your temperament and style?

6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of your temperament?

7. How is your temperament modified by experiences?

8. What is your belief about the inheritance of temperament?

9. Reflect on what you have learned by writing this journal.