A Child Reacts Negatively to New Situations; the Child Is

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Multiple Choice

A child reacts negatively to new situations; the child is also a fussy eater and a fussy sleeper. What would researchers Alexander Thomas and Stella Chess call such an infant?

• A)Easy
• B)Difficult
• C)Slow-to-warm-up
• D)Shy

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Definitions:

Puberty

The developmental stage where an individual undergoes physical changes leading to sexual maturity and reproductive capability.

Vygotsky's Theory

A cognitive development theory proposed by Lev Vygotsky, which emphasizes the roles of social interaction and culture in the development of cognition and learning.

Piagetian Theory

A theory of cognitive development that describes how children construct a mental model of the world around them in distinct stages of cognitive development.

Social Experiences

Interactions with others and the environment that contribute to the development of an individual's beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.