Monsena is an independent and adventurous child who likes to explore new places in her environment. However, her mother is overprotective and forbids Monsena from going to the backyard or garden in their house. Developmental psychologists would say that a discussion of this discrepancy concerns:
A) goodness of fit.
B) nonreciprocal interactions.
C) social dysfunction.
D) insecure attachment.

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Goodness of fit refers to the compatibility between a child's temperament and their environment, including parenting style. Monsena's adventurous nature and her mother's overprotectiveness highlight a potential mismatch in this context.

Monsena Is an Independent and Adventurous Child Who Likes to Explore