Melissa would be characterized as a "difficult child" in terms of Thomas and Chess' classification system of infant temperament in the United States. She is most likely to show which of the following characteristics?

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Thomas and Chess' classification system identifies difficult children as those who are likely to have irregular sleeping and eating patterns, are slow to accept new experiences, and tend to react negatively and intensely. Therefore, irregular sleeping patterns (B) align with the characteristics of a difficult child.

Melissa Would Be Characterized as a "Difficult Child" in Terms