Although she would prefer to go outside and play, Mary is able to stay inside and finish her homework. This behavior suggests that she is high on which of the following components included in Rothbart's theory of temperament?

A. Extroversion
B. Effortful control
C. Negative affect
D. Surgency


Answer: B

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