Temperament

Question 1

What are the main temperament styles?

Answer 1

Easy (40%)
Slow to Warm Up (5-15%)
Difficult (10%)

Question 2

Describe Easy Temperament

Answer 2

Child readily approaches and easily adapts to new situations
Reacts mildly to things
Regular in sleep/wake and eating routines
Positive overall mood

Question 3

Describe Slow to Warm Up Temperament

Answer 3

Child withdraws from or is slow to adapt to new things
Low level of activity and shows a lot of negative mood
Does not like to be pushed into things
Frequently thought of as shy or sensitive

Question 4

Describe Difficult Temperament

Answer 4

Child withdraws from or is slow to adapt to new situations
Has intense reactions
Irregular routines
Negative overall mood
Tends to have frequent, long crying episodes