In the clinic waiting room, a nurse observes a parent showing an 18-month-old child how to make a tower out of blocks. The nurse should recognize in this situation that:
a. blocks at this age are used primarily for throwing.
b. toddlers are too young to imitate the behavior of others.
c. toddlers are capable of building a tower of blocks.
d. toddlers are too young to build a tower of blocks.
ANS: C
Building with blocks is a good parent-child interaction. The 18-month-old child is capable of building a tower of three or four blocks. The ability to build towers of blocks usually begins at age 15 months. With ongoing development, the child is able to build taller towers. The 18-month-old child imitates others around him or her.
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