“…• Temperament is considered to be relatively stable over time and displays some emotional reaction patterns. • Temperament emerges prior to and remains a component of personality (Kagan, 1994;Prior, 1992;Teglasi, 1998aTeglasi, , 1998b. • Although temperament traits are relatively stable, they may change as a function of age, gender, social and cultural experiences, personality and personal choices (Bates and Wachs, 1994;Buss and Plomin, 1984;Goldsmith and Rieser-Danner, 1986;Keirsey and Bates, 1984;Plomin and Dunn, 1986;Prior, 1992;Rothbart and Jones, 1998;Strelau, 1998;Teglasi, 1998aTeglasi, , 1998bThomas and Chess, 1977;Thomas et al, 1968).…”