Question

As a part of their longitudinal study Thomas and Chess (1956) revisited subjects years after the original classifications of temperament. Years later, Subject "A" is described as being "sometimes fearful, having problems academically, and at times, he lingers in his response to social cues." Which of the following temperament categories does Subject "A" fit?
a. easy
b. difficult
c. slow-to-warm-up
d. undifferentiated

Answer 1

Answer: C. Slow-to-warm-up

Explanation: According to Thomas and Chess,there are different temperaments in children one of which is Slow-to-warm-up. Slow-to-warm-up are kids who find it hard to move with the changes of their environment,they are generally mellow,less active from birth,and might find it very difficult to adjust to new situations.