Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Stability of Temperament

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the stability of temperament?

• A)Temperament during the first few weeks of life is not related to temperament later in infancy.
• B)Temperament during the preschool years is strongly related to temperament during childhood and adolescence.
• C)Irritability is the least stable dimension of temperament between the ages of 3 and 9 years.
• D)An active fetus is more likely to be an active infant.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when introduced after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Negatively Reinforced

A process in operant conditioning where a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.

Bathes the Dog

A non-standard term potentially referring to the act of washing a dog as part of pet care routines.

Reinforcer

In behaviorism, any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior.