Mark is a 9-year-old boy. Which of the following, if true, would indicate that he has low effortful control?
A. He knows that he is very good at math and science and not that good at geography and history.
B. He becomes very angry and throws a tantrum whenever his parents refuse to buy him a toy.
C. He always shows a keen interest in doing things himself and learning new skills.
D. He thinks girls are boring and plays only with boys.
Answer: B
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