When Discussing the Dimensions of Temperament, What Is the Term

question 181

Multiple Choice

When discussing the dimensions of temperament, what is the term used to refer to how easily the child is able to adapt to changes in his/her environment?

• A)quality of mood
• B)intensity of reaction
• C)adaptability
• D)rhythmicity

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Definitions:

Erik Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings.

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist and the founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Abraham Maslow

A psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology that prioritizes human needs in the shape of a pyramid, with the most fundamental needs at the bottom.

Psychodynamic Theory

A psychological theory that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes (for example, wishes and fears of which we're not fully aware), and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.