Temperament Flashcards
1
Q
manner of thinking, behaving, or reacting
A
temperament
2
Q
what are the 9 attributes of temperament
A
- activity level
- rhythmicity
- approach/withdrawal
- adaptability
- threshold of responsiveness
- intensity of reaction
- quality of mood
- distractibility
- attention span and persistence
3
Q
the “easy child” is usually ______, _______, and _______. but this child will be harder to ______ because they may not look in pain
A
positive, predictable, adaptable; assess
4
Q
the “slow to warm up child” is ______, _____, and ________ at first.
A
cautious, passive and negative. (slow to adapt)
5
Q
the “difficult child” is ________, __________, and ________. New situations may produce initial responses of loud ____ or ______.
A
unpredictable, irritable, irregular; protest or crying (predominantly NEGATIVE mood)
6
Q
what is the “degree of fit”?
A
if parents don’t respond appropriately (accept and deal with it) then the child may have behavioral problems
