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Temperament
Presented by
Donna J. Habenicht, Ed.D.
What is temperament?
“Temperament is the behavioral style of an individual child—the how (manner) of his behavior rather than the what (content) or why (motivation).”
Stella Chess
Temperament Characteristics
Activity Level Slow -------------------------------------Fast
Temperament Characteristics
RhythmicityRegular--------------------------------Irregular
Temperament Characteristics
Approach-WithdrawalCautious-----------------------------Impulsive
Temperament Characteristics
AdaptabilityHigh----------------------------------------Low
Temperament Characteristics
Intensity of ReactionsHigh----------------------------------------Low
Temperament Characteristics
Threshold of ResponsivenessLow, quick-----------------------High, slow
Temperament Characteristics
Mood Pessimistic------------------------Optimistic
Temperament Characteristics
DistractabilityLow---------------------------------------High
Attention SpanLengthy--------------------------------Limited
Three Types of Kids
EasySlow-to-warm-upDifficult
Easy
Happy, cheerful Adapts easily Smiling and friendly Optimistic Moderately active Cooperative Relaxed, easy going Moderate emotions
Slow-to-warm-up
Timid Fearful Anxious Tense Shy Uncooperative
Difficult
Very emotional Resists changes Moody Pessimistic Very active Quick trigger temper Fidgets and wiggles
Other Kids
Have their own unique combination of temperament characteristics.
Grace in Action
“Let the teacher remember that it is those …who have a disagreeable temperament, who are rough, stubborn, sullen, that most need our love, compassion, and help.Those who most try our patiencemost need our love.”
Ellen G. WhiteCounsels to Teachers, p. 267
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