Becoming who we are : temperament and personality in development / Mary K. Rothbart.

Originally published: ©2011.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-303) and indexes.

"While one of the oldest-studied topics in psychology, temperament remains one of its toughest nuts to crack. Rothbart leads the reader along a compelling personal and scientific journey during which the many factors that combine to make us unique individuals -- biological, social, and developmental -- are carefully assessed and elucidated. Rothbart's writing style is clear and engaging. This book not only reflects the current state of the field, but also, I suspect, will shape its future"--Mark H. Johnson, Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development, Birkbeck College, University of London, UK.

Definition and historical roots -- The structure of temperament -- The biology of temperament -- Infancy -- The self and structures of meaning -- Coping and culture -- Conscience and competence -- Stability and change from child to adult -- Problems and interventions in development -- Temperament, environment, and psychopathology -- Some final observations.