The Consequences for a Child of Having One Type of Temperament

question 60

Multiple Choice

The consequences for a child of having one type of temperament versus another largely depends upon

• A) the age of the child, because people are much more accepting of a difficult temperament in a young child.
• B) how flexible the child is when he or she is confronted with new experiences.
• C) the goodness of fit between the child's characteristics and the demands of the environment.
• D) the gender of the child, because people are more willing to accept a difficult temperament in a boy than in a girl.

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