Patty Patience's baby has a difficult temperament, fussing and crying all the time. Patty never loses her temper. The goodness of fit for Patty and her baby is

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The goodness of fit refers to how well the temperament of the child matches the parenting style and expectations of the caregiver. Patty being patient and calm in response to the baby's difficult temperament suggests that she is able to adapt and respond appropriately, indicating that they are a compatible pair. Choice A and C are incorrect because they are irrelevant to the concept of goodness of fit, and choice B is incorrect because research suggests that having a difficult temperament in a child does not necessarily lead to a difficult temperament in the caregiver.

Patty Patience's Baby Has a Difficult Temperament, Fussing and Crying