Anna is timid and inhibited. She is fearful of anything new or strange. Her nervous system tends to react to any stimulus in a hypersensitive manner. Kagan would say that this is a(n) ________ child.
A) difficult
B) slow-to-warm-up
C) shy
D) easy

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Kagan's classification system categorizes children into three temperament types: difficult, slow-to-warm-up, and easy, based on their level of reactivity and self-regulation. However, Anna's description does not fit into any of these three categories. She is labeled as a "shy child" because of her anxiety and hypersensitivity to new stimuli. Therefore, the best choice is C, "shy."

Anna Is Timid and Inhibited