Alice Is Inactive, Shows Mild, Low-Key Reactions to Environmental Stimuli

question 34

Multiple Choice

Alice is inactive, shows mild, low-key reactions to environmental stimuli, and adjusts slowly to new experiences. In Thomas and Chess's model of temperament, Alice would be classified as a(n) __________ child.

• A) slow-to-warm-up
• B) uninhibited
• C) difficult
• D) easy

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Definitions:

Stranger Anxiety

The fear and apprehension that young children experience when encountering unfamiliar people, typically evident from about 6 to 12 months of age.

Disorganized-Disoriented Attachment

A type of insecure attachment where children exhibit a lack of clear attachment behavior, often due to inconsistent or traumatic caregiving.

Autistic Infants

Infants showing early signs of autism spectrum disorder, characterized by challenges with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors.

Babble Excessively

The act of talking in a rapid, incoherent, or nonsensical manner, often without clear intent or understanding, typically observed in very young children as a stage of language development.