Explain what temperament is and describe the three types of temperaments identified by Thomas and Chess

What will be an ideal response?

Temperament is the infant/child's behavioral style or primary pattern of reacting to the environment.
Three types of temperament:
--Easy temperament is when a child has mostly positive moods, is adaptive and flexible, and has a regular pattern of eating and sleeping.
--Difficult temperament is when a child is frequently negative, withdraws from new situations, is slow to adapt to change, and shows irregular eating and sleeping patterns
--Slow to warm up temperament is when a child has mildly negative responses to new stimuli/situations, but with repeated exposure, gradually develops a quiet and positive interest.