Monsena is an independent and adventurous child who likes to explore new places in her environment. However, her mother is overprotective and forbids Monsena from playing in the backyard or the garden of their house. Developmental psychologists would say that this discrepancy concerns
A) goodness of fit.
B) nonreciprocal interactions.
C) social dysfunction.
D) insecure attachment.

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Goodness of fit refers to the degree to which a child's temperament matches the demands and expectations of their environment, including parental attitudes and behaviors. In this scenario, Monsena's adventurous nature does not match her mother's overprotective approach, resulting in a poor fit.

Monsena Is an Independent and Adventurous Child Who Likes to Explore