A Difficult Temperament

question 39

Multiple Choice

A difficult temperament

• A) will always be maladaptive.
• B) will always be adaptive.
• C) can be adaptive or maladaptive, depending on social circumstances.
• D) can be adaptive or maladaptive, depending on whether it is genetically determined.

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