Which Statement About Jerome Kagan's Longitudinal Research on the Stability

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which statement about Jerome Kagan's longitudinal research on the stability of temperament is true?

• A) The majority of babies in the study were easily upset by novelty.
• B) Most children's dispositions became more extreme over time.
• C) Most children's dispositions became less extreme over time.
• D) About 50 to 70 percent of the extreme groups retained their temperamental styles as they grew older.

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Definitions:

Transverse Abdominal

A muscle layer of the anterior and lateral abdominal wall, important for stabilizing the core.

Latissimus Dorsi

A large, flat muscle on the back that helps with the movement of the shoulders and arms, including rotation and pulling movements.

Trapezius

A large superficial muscle that extends longitudinally from the occipital bone to the lower thoracic vertebrae and laterally to the spine of the scapula, involved in moving the shoulder and neck.

Pectoralis Major

A large muscle in the upper chest that performs functions related to the movement of the shoulder joint, including flexion, adduction, and medial rotation.