Use the scales to rate how similar each paragraph description is to the temperament of your child. Your child is usually in a positive mood, laughs frequently, and smiles a lot.
Emotional intensity is often low to mild, as seen for example in a mild reaction to being punished.
Your child is often in a negative mood, cries frequently, and may resort to temper tantrums. Your child is normally in a somewhat negative mood, sulks often, and is at times fussy. When confronted with a new experience your child initially withdraws for a period of time but eventually comes around.