A child is assessed as being extremely active,requiring a highly structured environment,and irregular in her habits.According to Chess and Thomas (1995),an accurate interpretation of the child's category of temperament is which of the following?
A)Easy child.
B)Difficult child.
C)Hyperactive child.
D)Slow-to-warm up child.

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According to Chess and Thomas,"difficult child" would accurately describe this child's behaviour.The easy child is even-tempered,regular,and predictable.The temperament category "hyperactive child" does not exist within Chess and Thomas's common behaviour categories.The slow-to-warm-up child typically reacts negatively and with mild intensity to new stimuli.

A Child Is Assessed as Being Extremely Active,requiring a Highly