Class 4 - Temperament Review

Temperament refers to individual differences in how quickly emotion is shown, how strong it is, how long it lasts, and how soon it fades away.

• True

• False

Thomas & Chess identify 3 types of temperament. What are they?

• Easy

• Difficult

• Slow to Warm Up

• All of the Above

A child who is generally in a positive mood and adapts to new routines and experiences would have what type of temperament?

• Easy

• Difficult

• Slow to Warm Up

A child who reacts negatively and cries frequently and has an intense expression of emotions would be what type of temperament?

• Easy

• Difficult

• Slow to Warm Up

A child who has a low activity level and low intensity of mood would be what type of temperament?

• Easy

• Difficult

• Slow to Warm Up

High quality childcare is important for the child who has what type of temperament?

• Easy

• Difficult

• Slow to Warm Up

A match between a child’s temperament and the environmental demands the child must cope with is called?

• Goodness Me

• Goodness of Fit

• Survival of the Fittest