Question 1

Extraversion is a factor in the Five Factor Model in which individuals are diligent, planful, careful, and focused, whereas those low in this trait are irresponsible, unreliable, careless, and distractible.

Accepted Answer

This description is actually referring to the trait of Conscientiousness, not Extraversion. Extraversion refers to a person's level of sociability, assertiveness, and enthusiasm.

Question 2

Temperament development is independent of children's social environment and culture.

Accepted Answer

Temperament development is influenced by a variety of factors including genetic predisposition, prenatal and birth experiences, and environmental interactions. Children's social environment, cultural practices, and parenting styles can also impact their temperament development.

Question 3

Surgency (or extraversion) is a dimension of temperament related to positive affect and
activity, reflected in high activity level, smiling and laughter, and high-intensity expression
of pleasure.

Accepted Answer

Surgency/extraversion is indeed a dimension of temperament related to positive affect and high levels of activity and expressive pleasure.

Quiz 11: Emotion, Temperament, and Personality Development

Extraversion is a factor in the Five Factor Model in which individuals are diligent, planful, careful, and focused, whereas those low in this trait are irresponsible, unreliable, careless, and distractible.

Temperament development is independent of children's social environment and culture.

Surgency (or extraversion) is a dimension of temperament related to positive affect and activity, reflected in high activity level, smiling and laughter, and high-intensity expression of pleasure.