Some babies in the Thomas and Chess study rarely seemed to have problems in early childhood, but once they entered school they were sometimes fearful and had problems academically and with peers.These babies had a(n) __________ temperament.

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The slow-to-warm-up temperament is characterized by initially being hesitant to new experiences or people, but eventually becoming more comfortable with them over time. These children may have few problems in early childhood, but may struggle in new social situations such as school.

Some Babies in the Thomas and Chess Study Rarely Seemed