Stella Is Researching Temperament by Determining the Extent to Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

Stella is researching temperament by determining the extent to which different babies can focus attention and not be distracted. Which dimension of temperament is Stella assessing?

• A)Negative affect
• B)Effortful control
• C)Inhibition
• D)Persistence

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Definitions:

Esker

A long, winding ridge of stratified sand and gravel, typically in a serpentine shape, formed by retreating glaciers or ice sheets.

Narrow Canyons

Deep, slender valleys with steep sides, carved by the erosive force of flowing water over geological time scales.

Downward Incision

The erosional process by which a river cuts deeper into its bed, often leading to the formation of a canyon or gorge.

Erosion

The process by which natural forces like water, wind, ice, and gravity wear away and break down earth materials, transporting them from one place to another.