Josh Is a Difficult Baby Who Cries and Is Hard

question 184

Multiple Choice

Josh is a difficult baby who cries and is hard to console,which makes his parents unhappy and elicits negative parenting.This,in turn,causes Josh to cry more frequently.This illustrates

• A) reciprocal influences.
• B) genetic predispositions.
• C) a parental behavior that would occur even if Josh had an easy temperament.
• D) all of these.

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Definitions:

External Locus

A belief that one's life events are largely influenced by external forces or the environment rather than by one's own efforts or attributes.

Attitude-Improving Feedback

Constructive criticism or suggestions provided with the intention of positively influencing someone's mindset or behavior.

Self-Absorbed

Preoccupied with one's own feelings, interests, or situations to the extent of overlooking the needs and concerns of others.

External Locus

The belief that one's outcomes in life are determined by external forces or environment rather than personal actions.