CLEP Intro Edu Psych

Category - Individual Differences

Bethany has always been more sensitive than other children. She cries easily when someone teases her or things don’t go her way. Which aspect of temperament does this describe?
  1. Activity
  2. Emotionality
  3. Sociability
  4. Impulsivity
Explanation
Answer: B - The emotionality dimension of temperament refers to how emotional an individual is. Some people, like Bethany, are naturally very emotionally sensitive. Other people may anger easily or stay relatively calm. Although the level of emotionality can change with maturation, it is generally consistent throughout the lifespan. As an adult, Bethany may continue to cry more often than her peers.
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