When his mother brought him to a new day-care center, Joshua was extremely cautious. When his teacher approached him to offer him a toy, he started crying. By the time his mother picked him up at the end of the day, however, he was playing nicely with blocks. What temperament would Joshua most likely have?

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Joshua's initial cautiousness and crying could be indicative of a slow-to-warm-up temperament, which means that he takes longer to adjust to new situations and people but eventually adapts well.

When His Mother Brought Him to a New Day-Care Center