Zach,20 Months,recently Started Using First-Person Pronouns

question 178

Multiple Choice

Zach,20 months,recently started using first-person pronouns.His mother is somewhat concerned that Zach constantly asserts his rights to objects,shouting,"Mine!" Even when playing with his brother,Zach doesn't want to share toys,instead insisting that everything is "mine." What does Zach's behavior show about his emotional development?

• A) Zach has developed a sense of self-awareness.
• B) Zach's anxiety has become a source of anger.
• C) Zach is being selfish and his mother needs to discipline him.
• D) Zach is trying to establish that he is the "boss" at home.

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