Edward is a timid 8-year-old who is shy around his peers. He gets easily frustrated with challenging school assignments and would much prefer to do simple tasks that he can accomplish quickly. If we were to consider three key dimensions of temperament described in the textbook-extraversion/surgency, negative affectivity, and effortful control-we would rate Edward high on:

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Edward's behaviors suggest high negative affectivity, as he is described as timid, shy, and easily frustrated, which are characteristics associated with higher levels of negative emotions such as fear and frustration. There is no indication of high extraversion/surgency or effortful control in the description provided.

Edward Is a Timid 8-Year-Old Who Is Shy Around His