Which characteristics are expected during an assessment of a normal toddler?
A) Half of adult height achieved by age two, potbelly, and sway back
B) Thirty-two erupted teeth by age 2, tripled birth weight by age 30 months
C) Desire for autonomy coupled with sufficient judgment to ensure safety
D) Head circumference greater than chest circumference, high frustration tolerance

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Half of adult height achieved by age 2, potbelly, and sway back are characteristics of toddlers. Toddlers have 20 teeth erupted and infants triple their birth weight. The Erikson developmental stage for toddlers is autonomy versus shame and doubt. The first part is true for toddlers in option D, but they do not have a high frustration tolerance.

Which Characteristics Are Expected During an Assessment of a Normal