A. Correct. Engaging in parallel play (playing alongside other children without direct interaction) is typical for a 5-year-old child. Cooperative play (playing together with interaction) tends to develop more around 3-4 years of age.

B. Incorrect. Engaging in cooperative play is a more advanced social skill and may not be as common at this age.

C. Incorrect. Demonstrating stranger anxiety is more commonly seen in younger children, particularly toddlers.

D. Incorrect. Initiating complex games with peers is typically seen in older children.

A. Incorrect. Engaging in parallel play (playing alongside other children without direct interaction) is more typical of toddlers around 2 years old.

B. Incorrect. Initiating complex games with peers may occur later, around 3-4 years old.

C. Correct. Around 15 months, toddlers typically begin to exhibit stranger anxiety, which is a normal developmental response to unfamiliar individuals.

D. Incorrect. Independent dressing is typically achieved later, around 2-3 years old.

A. Correct. By the age of 10, children typically start to identify and form peer groups, indicating a developmentally appropriate desire for social interaction and belonging.

B. Incorrect. Engaging in solitary play is more characteristic of younger children and may not align with the social needs of a 10-year-old.

C. Incorrect. While some degree of egocentrism may still be present, it is more characteristic of younger children.

D. Incorrect. Demonstrating autonomy is important but is not specific to psychosocial development at this age.

A. Correct. Asking about relationships with peers provides insight into the adolescent's social interactions and can be an important indicator of psychosocial well-being.

B. Incorrect. While academic achievements are important, they do not directly assess psychosocial health.

C. Incorrect. Observing gross motor skills is not relevant to assessing psychosocial health.

D. Incorrect. Assessing blood pressure and heart rate is important for physical health but does not address psychosocial concerns.

A. Incorrect. Parallel play (playing alongside other children without direct interaction) is common in toddlers but is not specifically related to psychosocial development at this age.

B. Incorrect. Cooperative play (playing together with interaction) is more characteristic of older preschool-aged children.

C. Incorrect. Independence in dressing is a fine motor skill and is not directly related to psychosocial development.

D. Correct. Exhibiting stranger anxiety is a normal developmental response in young children, indicating a growing awareness of unfamiliar individuals.

A. Incorrect. A strong attachment to a security object is more characteristic of younger children.

B. Correct. Around 8 years of age, children often exhibit a desire for increased independence and autonomy, reflecting a normal aspect of psychosocial development.

C. Incorrect. While some children may engage in competitive sports, it is not a universal indicator of psychosocial development at this age.

D. Incorrect. Adolescent-like mood swings are not typically seen in children of this age group.

A. Correct. By 16 years of age, adolescents are typically capable of forming more intimate and meaningful relationships with peers, indicating a normal progression of psychosocial development.

B. Incorrect. While some degree of egocentrism may still be present, it tends to decrease in intensity as adolescents mature.

C. Incorrect. Parallel play is more characteristic of younger children and is not a typical behavior for adolescents.

D. Incorrect. Stranger anxiety is more commonly seen in younger children and may not be relevant to psychosocial development at 16 years of age.

A. Correct. Asking about hobbies and interests provides an opportunity to explore the preadolescent's social interactions, preferences, and potential areas of social development.

B. Incorrect. Reviewing growth chart and physical development may be important for overall health assessment but does not specifically address social interactions.

C. Incorrect. Assessing fine motor skills is not directly related to psychosocial development.

D. Incorrect. Administering a cognitive assessment focuses on intellectual abilities and may not provide a comprehensive view of social interactions.