June Started Elementary School Last Year

question 31

Multiple Choice

June started elementary school last year.She never seemed to want to play any of the new games that her classmates invented at recess,and now her classmates don't include her when they plan games or activities.Based on the research by Thomas and Chess,what type of temperament is June most likely to have?

• A) difficult
• B) easy
• C) disengaged
• D) slow to warm up

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Definitions:

Collectivistic Culture

A cultural orientation that emphasizes the needs, goals, and views of the group over those of the individual.

Individualistic Cultures

Cultures that emphasize personal achievements, independence, and individual rights over group goals and cohesion.

Interdependent View

A perspective that emphasizes relationships and connections among individuals, often found in collectivist cultures, where communal goals are prioritized over individual ones.

Social Comparison Theory

A theory stating that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others they perceive as somehow faring better or worse.