A mother has brought her 6-year-old son in for a check-up because the child is complaining of stomachaches. It is the beginning of the school year. Which of the following might the mother also mention?
A) The child cries before going to school.
B) The child made friends the first day of school.
C) The child fights with his siblings more often.
D) The child loves the crowds in the lunchroom.
A
Response:
The child has a slow-to-warm temperament. The child may also be crying before going to school. Making friends the first day of school and enjoying the crowds in the lunchroom is typical of a child with an easy temperament. Irritability is typical of a child with a difficult temperament.
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