A nurse is assessing the psychosocial development of a toddler. The nurse should recognize that this stage is characterized by which of the following?

A. Initiative versus guilt is the psychosocial stage of preschool-aged children (3 to 6 years). B. While sexual curiosity may emerge in early childhood, it is more prominent during the preschool years rather than the toddler stage. C. Toddlers are typically in Erikson's stage of autonomy versus shame and doubt, which is characterized by the development of independence and sometimes negative behaviors as they assert their autonomy. D. Imaginary playmates are common in preschool-aged children, not toddlers.