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Her books are celebrated for their clarity, depth, and the ability to connect with readers on both an intellectual and personal level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection to find Terrie E. Moffitt's compelling books and gain deeper insights into the origins of human behaviour and the philosophical questions that surround our development.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-origins-of-you-by-jay-belsky-9780674983458","title":"The Origins of You","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003ci\u003eMarginal Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter tracking the lives of thousands of people from birth to midlife, four of the world's preeminent psychologists reveal what they have learned about how humans develop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoes temperament in childhood predict adult personality? 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