If One Were to Pair a Difficult Tempered Infant with a Parental

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Multiple Choice

If one were to pair a difficult tempered infant with a parental approach that is high in anger and frustration,one might predict which of the following outcomes?

• A) a child who is defiant and disobedient
• B) a child who is outgoing but shy in social situations
• C) a child who is highly sociable and can self-regulate
• D) a child who is high in self-confidence but low in sociability

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Definitions:

Expressive Behaviors

Actions that outwardly demonstrate or convey one's emotions, thoughts, or feelings to others.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that posits that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion, suggesting emotions are the result of perceiving body changes.

Cognitive Appraisal

The process by which an individual evaluates and interprets a situation, determining its significance for their well-being.

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory that proposes emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and cognitive label.