At the age of four months, Zach was excitable and fearful. His dad taped a colourful picture beside the changing table to entertain Zach during diaper changes. Zach overreacted to the picture and became agitated and nervous. According to our text, during his school years, Zach is most likely to become:

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Zach's initial excitable and fearful behavior suggests a tendency towards anxiety. His overreaction to the colorful picture also supports this. It is likely that he will continue to experience anxiety in new or unfamiliar situations, such as sleeping in an unfamiliar house. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Option A (curious about new school events) and option D (extroverted member of his peer group) do not necessarily align with his initial behavior and reaction. Option B (angry and aggressive towards unfamiliar peers) is not supported by the provided information.

At the Age of Four Months, Zach Was Excitable and Fearful