Hannah Is a Baby Who Is Fussy, Difficult, and Slow

question 81

Multiple Choice

Hannah is a baby who is fussy, difficult, and slow to adapt to new situations. Her mother is a very sensitive caregiver and makes sure that Hannah has a strict routine and doesn't get upset when Hannah is fussy. What can we predict about Hannah's developmental outcome?

• A) Hannah will continue to behave in the same manner throughout life because temperament is an inborn trait.
• B) Hannah will probably adapt her temperament style and will in time no longer display behavioral problems.
• C) Hannah will, in time, influence her mother to become more frustrated with parenting and become less sensitive to Hannah's needs.
• D) Hannah will have difficulty in school and with peers.

Comprehend the genetic factors and heredity's role in personality and psychological disorders.

Grasp the basic principles of classical and operant conditioning in behavioral psychology.

Understand the range and effectiveness of biological therapies for mental disorders.

Acknowledge the significance of brain stimulation methods in treating various psychiatric conditions.

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Definitions:

Formula

A mathematical or symbolic expression that defines a relationship among variables or a recipe consisting of specific ingredients in defined proportions.

Intelligence

The ability to solve problems and to adapt to and learn from experiences.

Indirect Means

Pertains to methods or approaches that are not straightforward or direct in achieving a goal or effecting outcomes, often involving secondary or less obvious pathways.

Mental Age

A measure of an individual's mental attainment based on the age at which it is normal for an individual to reach that level of mental capacity.