A Recent Study of Temperament and Parenting Types (Good or Poor)by

question 38

Multiple Choice

A recent study of temperament and parenting types (good or poor) by Bradley and Corwyn (2008) found

• A)children with difficult temperaments had problems regardless of what type of parenting they received.
• B)children of all temperament types were impacted negatively by poor parenting.
• C)children with difficult temperaments were more responsive to the type of parenting they received.
• D)children with slow-to-warm-up temperaments were immune to poor parenting.

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Definitions:

Social Desirability

The behavior of those answering questions to do so in a manner they assume will generate favorable opinions from others.

Distinctiveness

A principle suggesting that an event or object is memorable or noticeable because it differs significantly from other events or objects.

Consistency

The principle of maintaining the same attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors over time, which contributes to the predictability and stability of one's actions.

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by a long-term tendency to be in a negative emotional state, including feelings of anxiety, depression, and emotional instability.