In which of the following environments would an easy infant fare better than a difficult infant?

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In a small family which is not under stress, an easy infant would fare better than a difficult infant because there is likely to be more individualized attention and resources available for each child. In contrast, in a drought area in East Africa or a large, poor family with competition among children, resources may be scarce and difficult infant traits may be more advantageous for survival. In a day care center with many children and few teachers, both easy and difficult infants may struggle due to lack of individual attention.

In Which of the Following Environments Would an Easy Infant