When Young Melvin's Mother Hands Him to a Friend of Hers

question 111

Multiple Choice

When young Melvin's mother hands him to a friend of hers, he looks up, smiles, and offers no real objection to being held by a stranger. Melvin's mother often brags that, "he is such a good, easy baby." According to your textbook, Melvin's mother is making an observation about his ____.

• A) ​personality
• B) ​temperament
• C) ​reflexes
• D) ​adjustment

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