In Their Research Investigating the Impact of Temperament on Psychological

question 191

Multiple Choice

In their research investigating the impact of temperament on psychological development, Alexander Thomas and Stella Chess found that infants classified as _________ were more likely to suffer from behavioural and emotional problems during childhood.

• A)ill-tempered
• B)overly friendly
• C)slow-to-warm-up
• D)difficult

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First Ph.D.

The awarding of the first Doctor of Philosophy degree, which historically marked the highest level of academic achievement in a specific field of study.

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A German physiologist and psychologist who is generally considered the father of experimental psychology.