Shelley and Julie are mothers who both have a three-month-old infant. Shelley tells Julie, "My son is so fussy," to which Julie replies, "That's funny—my son is so easy." It appears that Shelley and Julie are discussing their newborns':

a) personalities.
b) moods.
c) reflexes.
d) temperaments.


ANS: D, A temperament refers to a child's inclination to engage in a certain style of behavior.

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