Jeffery is 16 months old, and his mother has spent almost every waking moment of the last three weeks trying to toilet-train Jeffery. However, Jeffery has shown no improvement. Jeffery's mother should be told that toilet training as well as other milestones in development are governed by the
A)habituation of the child.
B)child's assimilation pattern.
C)child's readiness.
D)quality and quantity of the training.

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Toilet training and other developmental milestones are significantly influenced by the child's readiness, which includes physical, cognitive, and emotional maturity. Attempting to train a child before they are ready can lead to frustration and lack of progress, as seen in Jeffery's case.

Jeffery Is 16 Months Old, and His Mother Has Spent