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Psychosocial development is described as occurring as children form relationships, interact with others and:
AChange their diet
BManage their feelings
CGrow taller quickly
DLearn to read early
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Manage their feelings
1. The psychosocial strand of development is about the social and emotional self.
2. Psychosocial development occurs as children form relationships and interact with others.
3. It also involves understanding and managing their feelings.
4. Physical growth and literacy belong to other developmental strands.
_Source: OpenStax Psychology 2e (CC BY 4.0), Ch 9 'Lifespan Development', sections 9.1-9.4_
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