What developmental achievements are demonstrated by a 4-year-old child? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cares for self totally
b. Throws a ball overhead
c. Has a vocabulary of 1500 words
d. Can skip and hop on alternate feet
e. Tends to be selfish and impatient
f. Commonly has an imaginary playmate
ANS: B, C, E, F
Developmental achievements for a 4-year-old child include throwing a ball overhead, having a vocabulary of 1500 words, tending to be selfish and impatient, and perhaps having an imaginary playmate. Caring for oneself totally and skipping and hopping on alternate feet are achievements normally seen in the 5-year-old age group.
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