Mallory and Steve Are Parents of a Difficult Temperament Infant

question 4

Multiple Choice

Mallory and Steve are parents of a difficult temperament infant. In response to the child's temperament, they become less available and less responsive. As a result, their child becomes more difficult to handle. This is an example of

• A) insecure attachment.
• B) slow-to-warm-up temperament.
• C) goodness of fit
• D) reaction range

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Definitions:

Differences

Distinctions or variations between two or more entities or phenomena.

Metacognition

Self-awareness of cognitive functions, commonly defined as "reflecting on one's thoughts."

False Belief

A misunderstanding or incorrect thinking that one accepts as true, often studied in developmental psychology to understand cognitive development.

Suggestibility

The quality of being inclined to accept and act on the suggestions of others.