Which temperament is associated with a child who readily adapts to environmental changes?

• A. Difficult
• B. Slow-To-Warm-Up
• C. Easy
• D. Mixed

Answer: (C)

An easy temperament is linked to smooth adaptation to changes in the environment. Children with this style typically have regular routines, a positive mood, and flexible responses to new situations, so they adjust readily when things shift—like a new caregiver, a different room, or changes in daily schedule. In contrast, a difficult temperament involves strong distress and resistance to change, while slow-to-warm-up children are cautious and need more time to feel comfortable with new settings. Mixed isn’t a stable, well-defined pattern. So the child who readily adapts to environmental changes aligns with the easy temperament.