A child who fits Jerome Kagan's description for the temperamental style he calls "inhibited to the unfamiliar" is placed in a room by herself; researchers observe the child through a one-way mirror and also check physiological measures.What might they expect to find?

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According to Kagan's description, children who are inhibited to the unfamiliar tend to exhibit an increase in physiological arousal when presented with new or unfamiliar stimuli. This might manifest as an acceleration in heart rate, which is why option A is the correct answer. Options B, C, and D are all unlikely to occur in a child who is experiencing anxiety or discomfort in response to novelty.

A Child Who Fits Jerome Kagan's Description for the Temperamental