Gerhard Is an Active Infant Who Always Seems to Be

question 169

Multiple Choice

Gerhard is an active infant who always seems to be happy. He has a regular schedule, and his parents know that he will sleep through the night without waking, even when he stays overnight with his grandparents. Using the temperament categories outlined, Gerhard would most likely be considered to have

• A) a difficult temperament.
• B) a slow-to-warm-up temperament.
• C) an uninhibited temperament.
• D) an easy temperament.

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Definitions:

Glutamate

A major neurotransmitter in the brain involved in learning, memory, and the regulation of the nervous system's activity.

Cognitive Symptoms

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