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Understanding Orchids and Dandelions: A Deeper Dive into Human Temperament with Dr. Thomas Boyce

Raising Good Humans

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Children's Health and Stress Responses

This chapter examines the origins of research on children's health in relation to social and familial contexts, emphasizing the impact of early stress and adversity. Through controlled experiments, it reveals significant variations in children's physiological responses to stress, challenging oversimplified views. The findings highlight a spectrum of reactivity among children, largely independent of social class, race, and gender, providing insights into their health outcomes.

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