Mallory and Steve are parents of a difficult temperament infant. In response to the child's temperament, they become less available and less responsive. As a result, their child becomes more difficult to handle. This is an example of
A) insecure attachment.
B) slow-to-warm-up temperament.
C) goodness of fit
D) reaction range

Question

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This scenario illustrates a lack of "goodness of fit," where the parents' responses do not effectively accommodate the child's temperament, leading to increased difficulties.

Mallory and Steve Are Parents of a Difficult Temperament Infant