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1.5- 2 yrs Child laughs at incongruous labeling of
objects and events (calling a nose an
ear) (Development of humor)
1.5 - 2yrs Child spends most group time in
solitary activity, watching other
children; interactive sequences
become longer until role-sharing and
turn-taking are evident (Social
relations with peers)
2 yrs plus Child watches peers intently, child
imitates peers, child watches, points
at, takes toys of another child (Social
relations with peers)
2 yrs plus The child has a developing sense of
self and now uses the pronoun "I" and
asserts own ideas, desires, needs
2- 2.5 yrs Child is shy with strangers, especially
adults; may hide against parent when
introduced to strange adults, makes
constant demands of parent's
attention, clings tightly to caregiver
(attachment, separation,
individuation)
2 - 3 yrs Child laughs at combinations of
incongruous events and use of words
(milking a dog) (Development of
humor)
2 - 3yrs Child predominantly engages in
parallel, noninteractive play (Social
relations with peers)
2- 4 yrs Child's aggression increases and then
declines (Social relations with peers)
2- 4 yrs Child is trying to individuate from
caregiver(s) and maintain attachment
3- 3.5 yrs Plays well with 2-3 other children in a
group in associative play (Social
relations with peers)