why thomas and chess theory of temperament and why not
Thomas and Chess studied nine behaviors in children in order to understand temperament. 1  activity level. 2  rhythmicity (regularity). 3  approach or withdrawal.4  adaptability. 5  threshold of responsiveness.6  intensity of reaction.7  quality of mood. 8  distractibility.homas and Chess studied nine behaviors in children in order to understand temperament. 1  activity level. 2  rhythmicity (regularity). 3  approach or withdrawal.