Two-year-old Ben insists on bringing in a large, heavy package from the porch all by himself. His actions illustrate which of the following emotional tasks?
A) trust
B) mistrust
C) autonomy
D) shame and doubt
E) initiative

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Autonomy is the emotional task that occurs during the toddler years, where children strive for independence and want to do things for themselves. Ben's insistence on bringing in the package by himself shows that he is attempting to exercise control over his environment and assert his newfound independence.

Two-Year-Old Ben Insists on Bringing in a Large, Heavy Package