Jerome Kagan

Jerome Kagan was a prominent American psychologist known for his research on child development and temperament. He explored how innate biological factors influence personality and behavior in children. Kagan identified key temperamental styles, particularly focusing on the concepts of "inhibition" and "uninhibition," which describe how some children are naturally shy and cautious while others are more outgoing and fearless. His work emphasized the importance of understanding individual differences in temperament to better support children's emotional and social development. Kagan's research has significantly contributed to developmental psychology and our understanding of how nature and nurture shape human behavior.