The consequences for a child of having one type of temperament versus another largely depends upon
A. the age of the child, because people are much more accepting of a difficult temperament in a young child.
B. how flexible the child is when he or she is confronted with new experiences.
C. the goodness of fit between the child's characteristics and the demands of the environment.
D. the gender of the child, because people are more willing to accept a difficult temperament in a boy than in a girl.
Answer: C
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