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Quote by Jerome Kagan

“Genes and family may determine the foundation of the house, but time and place determine its form.”

Quote by Jerome Kagan

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Jerome Kagan is a renowned psychologist born in 1929. His research is focused on the field of child development psychology, particularly on the theory of temperament. Kagan's work has had a profound impact on understanding the early formation and subsequent development of human personality. more

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