According to developmental psychologist Jerome Kagan, a low-reactive infant:
A) has difficulty adjusting to loud, busy, or crowded environments.
B) has a tendency to be tense, fearful, and inhibited.
C) is less likely to show curiosity and interest than fear when exposed to new objects, people, or experiences.
D) is more likely to show curiosity and interest than fear when exposed to new objects, people, or experiences.

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According to Jerome Kagan, low-reactive infants are less likely to show fear and inhibition in response to new stimuli and are more likely to show curiosity and interest. B and C describe the characteristics of high-reactive infants. A is not specific to either high or low reactivity.

According to Developmental Psychologist Jerome Kagan, a Low-Reactive Infant