According to Rothbart and Bates' classification of temperament,which of the following dimensions includes attentional focusing and shifting,inhibitory control,perceptual sensitivity,and low-intensity pleasure capabilities?
A)Extraversion
B)Neuroticism
C)Negative affectivity
D)Effortful control

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Effortful control includes attentional focusing and shifting, inhibitory control, perceptual sensitivity, and low-intensity pleasure capabilities, as described in Rothbart and Bates' classification of temperament. Explanations of the other choices are as follows: Extraversion refers to the degree to which individuals are outgoing and seek social stimulation, while Neuroticism refers to the tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety, fear, and sadness. Negative affectivity is a related construct that refers to the tendency to experience negative emotions more generally, without the specific focus on anxiety, fear, and sadness.

According to Rothbart and Bates' Classification of Temperament,which of the Following