Mallory and Steve Are Parents of Monique, an Infant with a Difficult

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Multiple Choice

Mallory and Steve are parents of Monique, an infant with a difficult temperament. In response to Monique's temperament, Mallory and Steve become more available and very responsive. As a result, Monique becomes calmer and easier to handle. What is this situation an example of?

• A) insecure attachment
• B) slow-to-warm-up temperament
• C) goodness of fit
• D) disengaged parenting

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