All of these statements reflect the reciprocal nature of temperament EXCEPT ______.
A. babies' emotionality and negative emotions predict maternal perceptions of parenting stress
B. mothers who, prior to giving birth, believe that they are less well equipped to care for their infant are more likely to have infants who show negative aspects of temperament
C. not all babies fit squarely into any of the three categories of temperament but display a mix of characteristics
D. easy babies usually get the most positive reactions from others, which reinforces the easy temperamental qualities
Answer: C
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