Dan,age 17,was classified as an infant with a difficult temperament.From the longitudinal research that was done on the relationship between temperament in childhood and adjustment in adolescence,we might expect that Dan

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The longitudinal research on temperament suggests that children with difficult temperaments are at greater risk for developing adjustment problems later on. Therefore, it is likely that Dan is still struggling with some of the challenges associated with his difficult temperament as he progresses through adolescence, and may not be a well-adjusted young man. Option A is incorrect because difficult temperament is considered to be a relatively stable trait; while children may learn to cope with their temperament, it is unlikely that they would completely outgrow it. Option B is also incorrect because the research suggests that adjustment difficulties may persist beyond early adolescence. Option D is incorrect because one of the choices (C) is correct.

Dan,age 17,was Classified as an Infant with a Difficult Temperament