Which One of the Following Children Exhibits Personal Interest Rather

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following children exhibits personal interest rather than situational interest?

• A) Jennifer is puzzled when a peeled hardboiled egg is suddenly sucked into a bottle after the teacher lights a fire inside the bottle.
• B) Trent wonders what the girl in the seat beside him is giggling about.
• C) Riley can't wait to find out what's in the big cardboard box his teacher has brought to school today.
• D) Victoria loves ballet and wants to become a ballerina when she grows up.

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Definitions:

Self-Control

The ability to regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in the face of temptations and impulses.

Self-Regulation

The process of guiding and directing yourself to a desired state.

Agreeableness

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