Emotionally intense and fidgety infants become unusually anxious and aroused when facing new or strange situations.This best illustrates the impact of
A) object permanence.
B) temperament.
C) egocentrism.
D) a critical period.

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The description in the question is characteristic of infants with a difficult or "reactive" temperament. This temperament is thought to be biologically based and can contribute to emotional intensity, high levels of activity, and difficulty with transitions or new situations. Object permanence (A) refers to the understanding that objects exist even when they are not visible, and egocentrism (C) refers to the tendency to view the world solely from one's own perspective. A critical period (D) refers to a specific period of time during development when certain experiences are most important for shaping outcomes, but is not related to the description in the question.

Emotionally Intense and Fidgety Infants Become Unusually Anxious and Aroused