A child identified as fitting the description called inhibited to the unfamiliar is brought to the research institute (Kagan & Snidman, 1991) where a group of developmental, social, and physiological psychologists are studying differences between these children and other children. A child described as inhibited is placed in a room by himself; researchers observe through a one-way mirror and also check physiological measures. What might they expect to find?

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Children identified as inhibited typically exhibit physiological signs of distress in unfamiliar situations, such as an accelerated heart rate. This is consistent with the child's tendency to be shy or nervous in new situations. Option B is also a possibility, but it is not necessarily the only behavior the child may exhibit. Option C is less likely, as a sleep-like pattern is not typically observed in a child in an unfamiliar situation. Option D is not likely, as it describes stereotyped behavior that is not typical of an inhibited child.

A Child Identified as Fitting the Description Called Inhibited to the Unfamiliar