The psychosocial developmental tasks of toddlerhood include which characteristic?

A) Development of a conscience
B) Recognition of sex differences
C) Ability to get along with age-mates
D) Ability to delay gratification

If the need for basic trust has been satisfied, then toddlers can give up dependence for control, independence, and autonomy. One of the tasks that the toddler is concerned with is the ability to delay gratification. Development of a conscience occurs during the preschool years. The recognition of sex differences occurs during the preschool years. The ability to get along with age-mates develops during the preschool and school-age years.