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

question 117

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:

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerve fibers to increase the speed at which information travels through the nervous system.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons where the transfer of information occurs through chemical and electrical signals.

Neural Development

The process of growth and change in the nervous system, including the brain's formation, maturation, and connectivity.

Hemispheres

Refers to the two halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions and controls opposite sides of the body.