Temperament Is Moderately Stable Throughout Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence

question 61

Multiple Choice

Temperament is moderately stable throughout infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Given this, which of the following DOES NOT correctly demonstrates this stability?

• A) Newborns who cry under moderate stress tend, as 5-month-olds, to cry when they are placed in stressful situations.
• B) When inhibited toddlers are adults, they respond more strongly to unfamiliar stimuli.
• C) Outgoing 2-year-olds tend to be more reserved 8-year-olds.
• D) Inhibited 2-year-olds tend to be shy 4-year-olds.

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Definitions:

Sex-Role Identity

An individual's identification with the cultural expectations and roles associated with their biological sex.

Early Childhood

A critical period in human development spanning from birth to around 8 years old, where fundamental physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development occurs.

Social Behaviors

Actions within a species that are directed to, or influenced by, other members of the same species.

Preschool

An educational establishment or learning environment for children prior to the commencement of compulsory education at primary school.