Helen's mother took three-year-old Helen to a birthday party in the neighborhood. Although her mother encouraged her to play with the other children, Helen did not say a word to any child but sat quietly by her mother watching the other children. Thomas and Chess would probably describe Helen as a(n)__________ child.

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Helen's behavior at the birthday party, where she chose to sit quietly by her mother instead of interacting with other children, aligns with the characteristics of a "slow-to-warm-up" child as described by Thomas and Chess. These children are typically cautious in new situations and take time before they feel comfortable engaging.

Helen's Mother Took Three-Year-Old Helen to a Birthday Party in the Neighborhood