A nurse is assessing a 3-year-old child's response to a new daycare environment. The child initially clings to the parent, cries, and takes several minutes to warm up to other children and new activities. Which statement BEST reflects the child's temperament?

The child's behavior indicates a delay in social development rather than temperament.

The child has a difficult temperament and is unlikely to ever adapt to new environments.

The child has an easy temperament and adapts quickly to new situations.

The child has a slow-to-warm-up temperament and requires time to adjust to new experiences.