Which pairing correctly matches an age group to a described trait in the material?

Which pairing correctly matches an age group to a described trait in the material?

• A. Adolescent: concentrates on work and play.
• B. Toddler: develops a sense of identity through decision-making.
• C. Child aged 3-5: focuses on forming trust with caregivers.
• D. Toddler: develops autonomy by making choices.

Answer: (D)

In psychosocial development, toddlers are centered on autonomy—trying to control their environment and make simple choices. This push for independence shows up as making small decisions (what to wear, what to eat, which activity to do). So the statement that a toddler develops autonomy by making choices best matches this age period. The other pairings mix up developmental stages: adolescence is more about forming identity and independence than just “work and play”; the preschool years (3–5) focus on initiative and purpose, not primarily on trust with caregivers (which is an infancy task); and toddlerhood is not when identity is formed through decision-making.

In psychosocial development, toddlers are centered on autonomy—trying to control their environment and make simple choices. This push for independence shows up as making small decisions (what to wear, what to eat, which activity to do). So the statement that a toddler develops autonomy by making choices best matches this age period. The other pairings mix up developmental stages: adolescence is more about forming identity and independence than just “work and play”; the preschool years (3–5) focus on initiative and purpose, not primarily on trust with caregivers (which is an infancy task); and toddlerhood is not when identity is formed through decision-making.