Question

Jaime works in a daycare setting where she can observe different types of infant temperament. In her psychology class right now, the topic is temperament according to Chess and Thomas. Jaime cares for Evan, who is always in a positive mood and quickly establishes regular routines. She also cares for Isaac, who cries a lot, doesn't take to new routines, and is slow to adapt. Jaime thinks that Evan is a(n) __________ child and Isaac is a(n) _________ child.

Answer 1

Jaime thinks that Evan is an EASY child and Isaac is a DIFFICULT child.

Step-by-step explanation:

In infancy emotional development, temperament refers to the general pattern of how babies will react to and interact with their environment which is present from birth.

According to Thomas and Chess, there are three general types of temperaments in children which are: easy, slow-to-warm, and difficult.

Easy children are generally happy, active children from birth and adjust easily to new situations and environments.

Slow-to-warm children are generally mellow, less active babies from birth, and can have some difficulty adjusting to new situations.

Difficult children have irregular habits and routines like eating, sleeping. They have difficulty adjusting to new situations, and often express negative moods very intensely.

Since Evan is always in a positive mood and quickly establishes regular routines while Isaac, cries a lot, doesn't take to new routines, and is slow to adapt, therefore, according to Chess and Thomas, Jaime thinks that Evan is an EASY child and Isaac is a DIFFICULT child.