Most children with an anxiety disorder have a history of anxious temperament in infancy and early childhood referred to as

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Behavioural inhibition is a temperament trait characterized by shyness and fearfulness in novel situations. Research has shown that children with an anxious temperament in infancy and early childhood are more likely to develop an anxiety disorder later in life, indicating homotypic continuity. Therefore, choice B is the most appropriate answer.

Most Children with an Anxiety Disorder Have a History of Anxious