Characteristics considered typical of a “difficult” child vary from one culture to another. for example, nanta of the masai tribe would consider a quiet and shy infant “difficult” to care for in her society. in japan, akiko considers her demanding, highly energetic, son “difficult.” this cultural difference can best be explained by which of the following? a. heritability b. cultural character c. goodness-of-fit d. adaptability

The correct answer is C. Goodness-of-fit

Explanation:

In psychology and culture, the concept "goodness-of-fit" refers to the compatibility or lack of compatibility between the values, expectations or features of an environment or culture and an individual personality or temperament. This also determines the adaptation of the individual to its context and affects the emotional aspects of an individual because if the individual behavior and traits differ from the one expected in his context rejection occurs. This concept is the one that explains the situation presented because in this each child is not compatible with its context and therefore does not fit but if they could change their context they would fit. Also, goodness-of-fit explains this situation because it shows in each environment there are values and behaviors and individuals can fit into them and adapt to their context or on the opposite experience rejection.