A nurse is providing anticipatory guidance about child development to the parents of a preschooler. Which of the following developmental tasks should the nurse include as being expected of a preschooler?

A. Following one-step directions is more characteristic of toddlers, while preschoolers can follow multi-step directions. B. Recognizing oneself in a mirror typically occurs in infants or toddlers. C. Collecting items is usually a hobby or behavior observed in older children, not preschoolers. D. Associative play, where children play together but may not have organized rules or structure, is a developmental milestone expected in preschoolers.