The Match Between a Child's Temperament and the Environmental Demands

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Short Answer

The match between a child's temperament and the environmental demands with which the child must cope.

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Definitions:

Basal Metabolic Rate

The number of calories required to keep your body functioning at rest, also known as the metabolism's resting rate.

Insulin Level

The concentration of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels, in the bloodstream.

Pancreas

A gland in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates that produces enzymes for digestion and hormones such as insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates glucose levels in the blood.