In Jerome Kagan's Longitudinal Research Study on the Development of Shyness

question 21

Multiple Choice

In Jerome Kagan's longitudinal research study on the development of shyness and sociability,

• A) the majority of babies were overwhelmed by novelty.
• B) most children's dispositions became less extreme over time.
• C) most children retained their temperamental style as they grew older.
• D) only about 10 percent of 4-month-old babies seemed delighted with new experiences.

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