Describe the Three Broad Temperamental Profiles That Thomas and Chess

question 24

Essay

Describe the three broad temperamental profiles that Thomas and Chess identified in their classic longitudinal research. Which profile(s) are thought to place children at risk of future adjustment difficulties, and what seems to determine whether or not children with such profiles actually experience adjustment problems?

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Definitions:

Trial Balance

A bookkeeping report that lists the balances of all ledgers in two columns, debits and credits, ensuring that total debits match total credits.

Chart of Accounts

A systematic listing of all accounts used by an organization, categorized to facilitate financial reporting and bookkeeping.

GAAP

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting in the U.S.

Income Statement Accounts

The accounts that report the revenues, expenses, gains, and losses of a company, which are used to calculate the net income on the income statement.