Choose the correct growth and development milestones for each age group.

Motor Skill Development by Age.

Please choose only one age group for the milestone for each age.

(One X per row).

Choice A rationale

Learning to use creative energies is associated with the initiative vs. guilt stage, typically seen in preschool-aged children. During this stage, children assert control and power over their environment through directing play and other social interactions.

Choice B rationale

Defining a sense of self pertains to the identity vs. role confusion stage, which occurs in adolescence. This stage focuses on developing a personal identity and a sense of self. Adolescents explore different roles, beliefs, and values to form a unique identity.

Choice C rationale

Building a sense of trust is linked with the trust vs. mistrust stage, experienced in infancy. In this stage, infants learn to trust their caregivers and environment if their needs are consistently met, establishing a foundation for future relationships.

Choice D rationale

Learning to perform tasks independently corresponds to the autonomy vs. shame and doubt stage, typical of toddlers. In this stage, children develop a sense of personal control over physical skills and a sense of independence.

Choice A rationale

Infants typically do not double their birth weight by 2-3 months. This milestone is more commonly reached slightly later in infancy.

Choice B rationale

By 5-6 months, many infants double their birth weight, indicating healthy growth and development. This timeline aligns with common pediatric growth patterns.

Choice C rationale

While growth continues at a steady pace, most infants have already doubled their birth weight before reaching 9 months. This age generally marks further physical and developmental milestones.

Choice D rationale

By 12 months, infants have typically more than doubled their birth weight. This age is associated with continued growth, development, and new milestones.