Infants with a highly reactive _____ are more likely to develop into adults that score rather low on the _____ Big Five personality dimension.
A)theory of mind;conscientiousness
B)theory of mind;extraversion
C)temperament;conscientiousness
D)temperament;extraversion

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The question is referring to the link between temperament and the Big Five personality traits, specifically conscientiousness and extraversion. Research has shown that infants with a highly reactive temperament (meaning they react strongly to novel or challenging stimuli) are more likely to develop into adults with lower levels of extraversion. There is no known link between theory of mind and these personality traits. Therefore, choice D (temperament;extraversion) is the best answer.

Infants with a Highly Reactive _____ Are More Likely to Develop