Child Development and Temperament

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What are the characteristics of highly intense children?

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Highly intense children have powerful responses, often crying and screaming loudly.

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How do less intense children behave?

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Less intense children tend to be calmer and quieter.

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What defines very persistent children?

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Very persistent children take on challenges and do not like to stop in the middle of a project.

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How do less persistent children behave?

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Less persistent children can be persuaded to move on to new activities and can accept no for an answer.

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What are the traits of highly sensitive children?

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Highly sensitive children have their feelings hurt easily and may be bothered by sights, sounds, or smells.

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How do less sensitive children differ?

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Less sensitive children are not as concerned with others’ opinions and may not perceive other people’s emotions as easily.

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What is a characteristic of highly perceptive children?

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Highly perceptive children get distracted easily and have a hard time following complex directions.

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How do less perceptive children behave?

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Less perceptive children notice less of what is going on around them, making it easier to follow through on multi-step tasks.

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What defines highly adaptable children?

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Highly adaptable children are not bothered by surprises or changes of plans.

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How do less adaptable children react to change?

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Less adaptable children resist change.