When an 18-month-old throws a temper tantrum because he can't have a cookie, he is demonstrating that he has not yet developed
A) A self-concept.
B) Self-regulation.
C) Self-esteem.
D) A secure attachment.

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The 18-month-old's tantrum indicates that he has not yet developed self-regulation, or the ability to control his impulses and emotions in response to situations that do not go his way. A self-concept, self-esteem, and secure attachment may also still be developing at this age, but the tantrum specifically points to a lack of self-regulation.

When an 18-Month-Old Throws a Temper Tantrum Because He Can't