A circumstance in which the same temperament characteristics that put some children at high risk for negative outcomes when exposed to a harsh home environment also cause them to blossom when their home environment is positive is called:
A) differential susceptibility.
B) goodness of fit.
C) social competence.
D) display rule.

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Differential susceptibility refers to the idea that certain children may be more susceptible to both negative and positive environmental influences depending on their genetic makeup and temperament characteristics. In this case, the same temperament characteristics that put some children at risk for negative outcomes in a harsh environment may also make them more responsive to positive experiences in a nurturing environment.

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