Shelley and Julie each have a three-month-old infant. Shelley tells Julie, "My son is so fussy," to which Julie replies, "That's funny-my son is so easy." It appears that Shelley and Julie are discussing their newborns' __________.

A. personalities
B. moods
C. reflexes
D. temperaments


Answer: D

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