Kristen and Amanda Both Have Difficult Temperaments

question 23

Multiple Choice

Kristen and Amanda both have difficult temperaments. Kristen's mother is flexible and accepting and enjoys her daughter. Amanda's mother finds her infant's behavior irritating and is often angry and punitive. Which of the following is most likely?

• A) Kristen and Amanda are equally likely to develop behavior problems because both have difficult temperaments.
• B) Kristen is more likely to develop behavior problems because of her mother's behavior.
• C) Amanda is more likely to develop behavior problems because of her mother's behavior.
• D) Neither Kristen nor Amanda is likely to develop behavior problems.

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