Questions: During a well-child care visit, the mother of a 4 -year-old child reports her son is extremely active at home and cries easily if frustrated. This is consistent with which level of the classic temperament theory? slow-to-warm-up temperament flexible temperament difficult temperament complex temperament SUBMIT ANSWER

The answer is difficult temperament.

Children with a slow-to-warm-up temperament are typically cautious and may take time to adjust to new situations or people. They are not usually described as extremely active or prone to crying easily when frustrated.

Children with a flexible temperament are generally easygoing, adaptable, and less likely to become easily upset. They tend to handle frustration better and are not typically described as extremely active.

Children with a difficult temperament are often characterized by high levels of activity, intense reactions, and a tendency to become easily frustrated and upset. The description of the child being extremely active and crying easily when frustrated aligns well with this temperament type.

The term "complex temperament" is not a standard category in the classic temperament theory, which typically includes easy (flexible), difficult, and slow-to-warm-up temperaments. Therefore, this option is not applicable in this context.