AP Psychology : Social Psychology

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Example Question #1894 : Ap Psychology

Mary K. Rothbart created the three dimensions of temperament based off of data taken from 3-12 month olds They are three fluid categories: surgency/extraversion, negative effect, and effortful control.

According to Rothbart, what negative emotion is internalizing associated with?

Possible Answers:

Anger, which will predict high levels of aggression and self-inflicted anger

Frustration due to a low level of ability to perform in social situations

None of these 

Fear, which will predict low levels of aggression and more internalizing problems

Shyness, which will predict more fear

Correct answer:

Fear, which will predict low levels of aggression and more internalizing problems

Explanation:

According to Rothbart, the negative emotion that is associated with internalizing is fear. Fear will predict low levels of aggression but problems associated with self-esteem and shyness. The negative emotion that is associated with externalizing is anger. Anger is directed outwards as opposed to oneself.

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