When His Mother Brought Him to a New Day-Care Center

question 55

Multiple Choice

When his mother brought him to a new day-care center, Joshua was extremely cautious. When his teacher approached him to offer him a toy, he started crying. By the time his mother picked him up at the end of the day, however, he was playing nicely with blocks. What temperament would Joshua most likely have?

• A) Difficult temperament
• B) Slow-to-warm-up temperament
• C) Easy temperament
• D) Anxious temperament

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Definitions:

Mania

Disordered mental state of extreme excitement.

Increased Dopamine

A condition characterized by elevated levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure, movement, and motivation.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in muscle contraction, arousal, and memory, playing a key role in transmitting nerve impulses at synapses and neuromuscular junctions.