The Nurse Reminds a Parent That a Major Milestone for a 2-

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse reminds a parent that a major milestone for a 2- to 3-year-old child is to learn to:

• A) play team games with others his age.
• B) speak clearly and fluently.
• C) use the toilet for bladder and bowel functions.
• D) tie shoelaces.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Developments

The progression of learning, memory, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities from infancy through adulthood.

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, understanding, problem-solving, and adapting to new situations.

Genetic

Relating to genes or heredity, the biological process by which parents pass certain traits to their offspring through their chromosomes.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period.