Carla Is Researching Temperament by Determining the Extent to Which

question 124

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Early Childhood

A period in human development ranging from birth to 8 years, critical for cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

Conservation

In cognitive development, the understanding that certain properties of objects remain the same despite changes in their form or appearance.

Centration

The tendency, especially in young children, to focus on one aspect of a situation while neglecting other relevant aspects.

Cognitive Development

The progression of learning and processing abilities in an individual, including memory, problem-solving, and decision-making skills from childhood through adulthood.