Even Though He Is Only 20 Days Old, David Appears

question 37

Multiple Choice

Even though he is only 20 days old, David appears to like being around other people. How would a theorist use the concept of temperament to explain his behaviour?

• A) A temperament theorist would argue that David is high in positive affect.
• B) A temperament theorist would argue that David is high in surgency/extroversion.
• C) A temperament theorist would argue that David is high in effortful control.
• D) A temperament theorist would argue that David is high in negative affect.

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