Question

As a young child, Riley exhibited intense negative emotions and had a great deal of trouble controlling them. Chris, on the other hand, was even-keeled and predictable. As adults, Riley is likely to be:
A) more academically successful than Chris.
B) less socially competent than Chris.
C) more prone to phobias than Chris.
D) similar to Chris, as the qualities exhibited in young childhood rarely carry over to adulthood.

Answer 1

Answer:

B) less socially competent than Chris.

Explanation:

As a young child, Riley exhibited intense negative emotions and had a great deal of trouble controlling them. Chris, on the other hand, was even-keeled and predictable. As adults, Riley is likely to be less socially competent than Chris.