Baby Melanie smiles,giggles,and laughs frequently with both her parents as well as other caregivers; Baby Jerome does not.All else being equal,we can predict from this that

A) Melanie will have a more positive relationship with her parents.
B) Jerome will have a better relationship with his parents.
C) the parents will work harder and give Jerome more attention in an attempt to make him "happy."
D) Jerome will never be happy because of his negative temperament.

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Jasmine Branch · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Smiling, giggling, and laughing are typical signs of positive emotions and social interaction in infants. Therefore, Melanie's behavior indicates that she is likely to have a more positive relationship with her parents because she is more responsive to them. On the other hand, Jerome's lack of positive emotions may make it more challenging for his parents to engage with him and establish a positive relationship. However, it is not correct to assume that he will never be happy or that his parents will necessarily work harder or give him more attention because of his temperament. Infant behavior is complex and influenced by many factors, including genetics, environment, and parenting style.

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