When Billy is asked "What are you like?" he replies,"I am a good boy with brown hair." Two weeks earlier,Billy did not apply such labels to himself.Approximately how old would you guess Billy to be?

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The development of self-concept usually begins between 18-24 months, when children begin to recognize themselves in a mirror and distinguish themselves from others. Billy's response suggests that he has developed some self-awareness and can describe himself using labels, indicating that he is likely in the 19-24 month age range.

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