Leroy has settled into the habit of saying "no" even when he may mean "yes." His parents explain that he has hit the "terrible twos," a normal manifestation of

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The "terrible twos" is a phase that children go through as they develop their sense of autonomy and independence, which often comes with a desire to assert their own will and make their own decisions. Saying "no" is a way for them to assert this newfound autonomy and feel in control of their environment. Therefore, the best choice is D, the need for autonomy.

Leroy Has Settled into the Habit of Saying "No" Even