When young Melvin's mother hands him to a friend of hers, he looks up, smiles, and offers no real objection to being held by a stranger. Melvin's mother often brags that, "he is such a good, easy baby." According to your textbook, Melvin's mother is making an observation about his ____.
A) personality
B) temperament
C) reflexes
D) adjustment

Question

When young Melvin's mother hands him to a friend of hers, he looks up, smiles, and offers no real objection to being held by a stranger. Melvin's mother often brags that, "he is such a good, easy baby." According to your textbook, Melvin's mother is making an observation about his ____.
A) ​personality
B) ​temperament
C) ​reflexes
D) ​adjustment

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Melvin's mother is making an observation about his temperament, which refers to his characteristic mood, activity level, and emotional reactivity. The fact that he is described as a "good, easy baby" suggests that he has a generally positive and adaptable temperament.

When Young Melvin's Mother Hands Him to a Friend of Hers