The mother of a preschool-age child is discussing normal development of this age child with the pediatric nurse. The nurse explains the developmental milestone of initiative. The mother makes the following statements about her son. Which statement is an example of what might be this developmental milestone?
a) "He broke my favorite plate but blamed it on some friend he called Paul, but we don't know anyone named Paul."
b) "He tries to sweep up cereal his brother spilled but cries when he can't do it well."
c) "He refuses to hold my hand while we are crossing the street."
d) "When I leave him with a babysitter he gets upset, but she says he still does what she asks him to do."
Answer: "He tries to sweep up cereal his brother spilled but cries when he can't do it well."