Temperament – What is it?

DRC Resource Type: Yes

Language: English

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Resource Description:

This publication from Penn State Extension describes temperament as a child’s emotional and behavioral way of responding to the world. The document provides ideas on how teachers or caregivers can demonstrate their ability to adjust their behavior in response to children’s temperaments.

Resource URL: https://extension.psu.edu/programs/betterkidcare/early-care/tip-pages/all/temperament-2013-what-is-it

Resource Video:

Resource Type: Publication

Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School-age

Related Measures:

Related Topics:

Website Section: Practice Opportunities

Improvement Type:

Topic: Warm and Responsive Style

Category: Category 2: Teacher-Child Interactions

Subcategory: Category 2: Warm and Responsive Style

Measure: P-WRS-06: Ability to Adjust Behavior