The parents of a 1-month-old infant are concerned that their baby seems different from their other child, and ask the nurse if this is normal

The nurse informs them that it is normal for babies to have different temperaments, and that according to the "temperament theory" of Chess and Thomas, one of the characteristics of the "slow-to-warm-up" child is that he: 1. Shows a regularity in patterns of eating.

2. Displays a predominately negative mood.

3. Initially reacts to new situations by withdrawing.

4. Commonly has intense reactions to the environment.


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Rationale:

1. Showing regularity in patterns of eating is a characteristic of an "easy" child.
2. Displaying a predominately negative mood to the environment is a characteristic of "difficult" children.
3. Slow-to-warm-up children adapt slowly to new situations, and initially will withdraw.
4. Commonly having intense reactions to the environment is a characteristic of "difficult" children.

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