When Alma Was Playing at the Park and Another Girl

question 33

Multiple Choice

When Alma was playing at the park and another girl came up to her to play, Alma hid behind her mother and was cautious to begin playing with her. Based on this scenario, we can say Alma is behaviorally:

• A) shy.
• B) sociable.
• C) happy.
• D) sad.

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Definitions:

MSC

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Emissions Tax

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