Research Indicates That a Child's Temperament Is Related to How

question 17

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that a child's temperament is related to how well he or she performs in school. Researchers explain this finding with each of the following reasons except one. Which one?

• A) Temperament is related to intelligence.
• B) Teachers may be more willing to work with students of certain temperament.
• C) Some temperaments are more compatible with the requirements of the typical classroom than others.
• D) Teachers sometimes misinterpret temperamental differences in their students.

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Definitions:

Social Structure

The organized pattern of social relationships and social institutions that constitute society.

Short-Term Orientation

A cultural or individual preference for immediate outcomes and gratification, focusing on the present rather than the future.

Future Rewards

pertains to benefits or recognitions that are anticipated in the future as a result of specific actions or behaviors today.

Social Obligations

Duties or responsibilities that individuals are expected to fulfill in their interactions with other members of society.