When the cry of a baby is following a rhythmic pattern consisting of a cry followed by a briefer silence, then a shorter inspiratory whistle that is somewhat higher in pitch than the main cry, then another brief rest before the next cry, it is called the cry.

With regard to personality, it appears that: a) there is little consistency of behavior from one situation to the next and little consistency of traits over the life span.b) there is little consistency of behavior from one situation to the next but significant consistency of traits over the life span.c) there is significant consistency of behavior from one situation to the next but little consistency of traits over the life span.d) there is significant consistency of behavior from one situation to the next and significant consistency of traits over the life span.