Andrea is an infant who lives in a house with parents who fight all the time and are contemplating divorce. She is exposed to frequent displays of anger. What can we predict about Andrea's emotional regulation?

A. Andrea will be sensitized to stress and will have difficulty managing her physiological reactions.
B. Andrea will become withdrawn and unhappy.
C. Andrea will learn to ignore anger and not become stressed in the future when anger arises.
D. Andrea will develop a difficult temperament.


Answer: A

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