If an Infant Is Temperamentally Easy,what Would Be the Best

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Multiple Choice

If an infant is temperamentally easy,what would be the best prediction to make about the child's temperament at age 10?

• A) The child is fairly likely to retain the easy temperament.
• B) The child is likely to overcompensate by becoming "difficult" later on.
• C) No reasonable prediction can be made.
• D) By the age of 10, the child is likely to develop whatever temperament the primary caregiver has.

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