Question

Chester is irritable, loud, and negative most of the time. He does not like it when new people pick him up, and he has irregular sleeping, eating, and waking schedules. According to Thomas and Chess, what temperament does Chester exhibit?

a. active
b. slow-to-warm-up
c. difficult
d. easy
e. unconventional

Answer 1

c. difficult

Explanation:

According to Thomas and Chess, there are three types of temperament in child i.e. slow-to-warm-up, easy and, difficult.

The slow to warm up child is quite negative, exhibits a low potency of mood, and shows low adjust-ability.

The easy child adjust easily to new experiences, normally have a positive mood, easily begin regular routines in infancy.

The difficult child cry very often and react negatively, as well as slow in adjusting to new experiences