Which statement accurately summarizes the growth of temperament distribution described in the material?

Which statement accurately summarizes the growth of temperament distribution described in the material?

• A. Easy temperament accounts for approximately 40% and difficult temperament about 10%.
• B. Easy temperament accounts for approximately 60% and difficult 5%.
• C. Easy temperament accounts for approximately 25% and difficult 40%.
• D. Easy temperament accounts for approximately 10% and difficult 40%.

Answer: (A)

The statement reflects the distribution pattern described for infant temperament, with easygoing children being the most common and difficult ones less common. In this framework, easy temperament is about 40% of infants—they adapt well to routines, are generally regular and positive—while difficult temperament is about 10%—they show intense reactions, irregular schedules, and slower adaptation to new situations. The remaining children fall into other temperament patterns, such as slow-to-warm-up, but those aren’t the focus of these options. So this pairing of roughly 40% easy and 10% difficult best matches the material’s typical distribution.

The statement reflects the distribution pattern described for infant temperament, with easygoing children being the most common and difficult ones less common. In this framework, easy temperament is about 40% of infants—they adapt well to routines, are generally regular and positive—while difficult temperament is about 10%—they show intense reactions, irregular schedules, and slower adaptation to new situations. The remaining children fall into other temperament patterns, such as slow-to-warm-up, but those aren’t the focus of these options. So this pairing of roughly 40% easy and 10% difficult best matches the material’s typical distribution.