Two of the Most Widely Studied Aspects of Childhood Temperament

question 118

Multiple Choice

Two of the most widely studied aspects of childhood temperament are the behavioral tendencies to approach or withdraw from

• A) the child's own parents/caregivers.
• B) painful stimuli.
• C) fire or water.
• D) unfamiliar stimuli.

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