Anna Is Timid and Inhibited

question 22

Multiple Choice

Anna is timid and inhibited. She is fearful of anything new or strange. Her nervous system tends to react to any stimulus in a hypersensitive manner. Kagan would say that this is a(n) ________ child.

• A) difficult
• B) slow-to-warm-up
• C) shy
• D) easy

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Definitions:

Mirror-image Perceptions

A concept wherein opposing parties see each other in the same way, each side considering itself the victim and viewing the other's actions as hostile.

Hard-headed

Unwilling to change or be persuaded; stubborn.

Fighting

The act of engaging in physical conflict or combat between individuals or groups, often used as a means of resolving disputes or aggression.

Physically Aroused

A state of heightened physiological activity, including increased heartbeat, breathing, and sensations, often related to sexual or emotional stimuli.