At 2 months old,Linda screams with rage while her mother warms her bottle.Knowing about temperament,how would you expect Linda to respond to frustration as a 2-year-old?

A) She will probably have learned to calm herself.
B) She will probably avoid or withdraw from frustrating situations.
C) She will probably become furious.
D) Her future behavior cannot be predicted from her behavior as an infant.

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Vinnie Hernandez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Temperament is a stable trait, and a child who shows intense reactions to frustration as an infant is likely to continue to have strong reactions as they grow older.

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