A Five-Year-Old Boy Is Controlled and Gentle

question 48

Multiple Choice

A five-year-old boy is controlled and gentle. He is reluctant to play with new children and hesitates when entering new situations. Temperament researchers would probably identify this child as

• A) shy.
• B) inhibited.
• C) introverted.
• D) low in sociability.

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Definitions:

Cultural Adaptation

The process by which individuals learn the rules and customs of new cultural contexts.

Genes

The portions of DNA molecules that direct the synthesis of specific proteins.

Activities

Engagements or tasks that individuals participate in, often for pleasure, relaxation, or achieving specific goals.

Indoctrination

The process of teaching a person or group to accept a set of beliefs uncritically, often used in political, religious, or ideological contexts.