A Situation in Which Even Minor Events Can Strongly Affect

question 49

Multiple Choice

A situation in which even minor events can strongly affect developmental paths is known as a(n)

• A)pattern crisis.
• B)phase transition.
• C)crucial conjunction.
• D)stage boundary.

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Definitions:

Irregular Sleeping

Patterns of sleep that are not consistent, such as varying bedtimes and wake times, leading to potential disruptions in sleep quality.

Slow-to-Warm-Up

Describes individuals, typically children, who are cautious and less active in new situations but become more comfortable over time.

Temperament

Inherent aspects of an individual's personality, such as mood, disposition, and reactivity, typically observed in infancy and thought to be biologically based.

Thomas and Chess

Researchers known for their studies on temperament, describing how innate personality characteristics influence how one interacts with the environment.