Simon, a one-year-old, keeps his parents awake at night due to his irregular sleep hours. He also feeds fitfully and is always irritable. In this scenario, Simon has a(n) _____.

Question

a. introvert temperament
b. difficult temperament
c. easy temperament
d. extrovert temperament

Answer 1

In this scenario, Simon has a b. difficult temperament. Children with a difficult temperament often have irregular sleep patterns, can be fussy or have trouble with feeding, and may exhibit irritability.