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According to Jerome Kagan's temperament theory, why do some children have a higher risk of developing anxiety?

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Children with an inhibited temperament, characterised by shyness, fearfulness, and avoidance, have a higher risk of developing anxiety. This is because they may experience heightened emotional reactivity and be more sensitive to threat cues.

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