Anna is timid and inhibited. She is fearful of anything new or strange. Her nervous system tends to react to novel stimuli and situations in a hypersensitive manner. Kagan would say that this is a(n) ________ child.
A) difficult
B) slow-to-warm-up
C) shy
D) easy

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The characteristics described in the scenario match those of a shy child, as defined by Kagan's temperament theory. The shy child is inhibited, fearful of new stimuli, and reacts strongly to novel situations.

Anna Is Timid and Inhibited