Chapter 6

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Which type of baby is characterized by a positive disposition, regular body functions, adaptability, and low emotional intensity?

Combination babies

Difficult babies

Easy babies (correct)

Slow-to-warm babies

What is a characteristic of difficult babies?

Regular sleeping schedule

Negative moods (correct)

Low emotional intensity

High activity level

Which temperament category applies to infants who are inactive, have calm reactions, and a negative mood?

Combination babies

Difficult babies

Easy babies

Slow-to-warm babies (correct)

If an infant has a regular feeding schedule, they fall under which rhythmicity category?

Regular Signup and view all the answers

What type of baby may exhibit high distractibility by stopping fussing when held and rocked?

Easy babies Signup and view all the answers

Which dimension of temperament is associated with accepting novel foods and toys easily?

Approach-withdrawal Signup and view all the answers

What is a hallmark of mothers of securely attached infants?

Being aware of the child's moods and feelings Signup and view all the answers

Why is interactional synchrony important in attachment?

It involves matching emotional states which aids communication Signup and view all the answers

How do fathers contribute to their children's emotional and social well-being?

By expressing nurturance, warmth, and affection Signup and view all the answers

What are certain psychological disorders more related to in fathers?

Depression and substance abuse Signup and view all the answers

When stressed, who do infants tend to prefer?

Mothers Signup and view all the answers

What type of play do fathers engage in more compared to mothers?

Rough-and-tumble play Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about infants is true?

Individual differences within the same gender are minor. Signup and view all the answers

What influences the emergence of gender differences in children according to the text?

Parental reinforcement of toy preferences Signup and view all the answers

How do parents react to girls who play with toys associated with boys?

They are less concerned. Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend observed in the number of single-parent families in the last three decades?

Increasing Signup and view all the answers

How has the average family size changed in recent years based on the text?

It has decreased. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of mothers with young infants work outside the home based on the information provided?

60% Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is mentioned as contributing to all behavioral differences between boys and girls according to the text?

Biological and environmental factors combined Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of 'goodness-of-fit' in the context of temperament?

It highlights the importance of the match between children's temperament and the demands of their environment. Signup and view all the answers

How does infants' attachment to their adult caregivers relate to their temperament?

Temperament influences the quality of attachment to adult caregivers. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key determinant of the consequences of temperament according to the text?

The reaction of parents Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase best describes the biological basis of temperament according to the text?

Temperament traits are inherited and remain stable throughout life. Signup and view all the answers

How does gender influence the development of children in their first two years of life based on the text?

Adults tend to view children's behavior based on societal expectations related to gender. Signup and view all the answers

What disagreement is highlighted in the text regarding gender differences?

The extent and causes of gender differences are widely debated. Signup and view all the answers