A toddler shows fear and begins to cry when her parent leaves her at day care. According to Havighurst, which developmental task would this child be exhibiting?

1. Building wholesome attitudes toward oneself
2. Learning to get along with age-mates
3. Learning to relate emotionally
4. Achieving personal independence


Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This task is part of the middle childhood age period and would not be appropriate for this child.
Rationale 2: This task is part of the middle childhood age period and would not be appropriate for this child.
Rationale 3: A toddler would be in the infancy and early childhood age period, of which learning to relate emotionally to parents, siblings, and other people is a developmental task.
Rationale 4: This task is part of the middle childhood age period and would not be appropriate for this child.

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