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Overall Idea Certain task need to be mastered at certain times of ages in order to mature successfully.
The driving forces behind these tasks are the persons physical growth, social pressures upon him or her
as well as his or her inner pressures.
Developmental Tasks of Infancy and Early Childhood (ages birth to 6)
Learning to walk
Learning to take solid foods
Learning to talk
Learning to control the elimination of body wastes
Learning sex differences and sexual modesty
Forming concepts and learning language to describe social and physical reality
Getting ready to read
Selecting a mate
Achieving a masculine or feminine social role
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