A Child Who Has a Good Fit Between Her Temperament

question 123

Multiple Choice

A child who has a good fit between her temperament and her parents' parenting style is more likely to

• A)grow up frustrated and have a difficult time adapting to new situations.
• B)show negative behavioral patterns in adulthood.
• C)be highly distractible and dependent on his or her parents.
• D)be adaptable and socially competent.

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Definitions:

White Matter

A component of the central nervous system, primarily consisting of myelinated nerve fibers and responsible for communication between different brain regions.

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are encased in myelin, a fatty substance that speeds up the transmission of nerve impulses.

Ganglial Sheaths

Protective coverings around ganglia, which are clusters of nerve cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system.

Membrane Repolarization

The process of restoring the membrane potential of a cell to its resting state after depolarization.