For a Child with a Difficult Temperament, Parents Should Be

question 106

Multiple Choice

For a child with a difficult temperament, parents should be sure to:

• A)ignore his undesirable behaviors.
• B)punish him when he is unable to adapt to his environment.
• C)provide access to experiences that foster coping and self-regulatory skills.
• D)inform his teachers and other caregivers that he is "difficult."

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Definitions:

Blastocyst

An early stage of embryonic development characterized by a sphere of cells surrounding a fluid-filled cavity, shortly before implantation in the uterus.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing baby and removing waste products from the baby's blood.

Umbilical Cord

A flexible cord-like structure containing blood vessels that connects a fetus in the womb to its mother's placenta, providing oxygen and nutrients.

Yolk

The nutrient-rich central part of an egg that serves as food for the developing embryo in egg-laying animals.