A 2-year-old always puts his teddy bear at the head of his bed before he goes to sleep. The parents ask the nurse if this behavior is normal. The nurse should explain to the parents that toddlers use...

A 2-year-old always puts his teddy bear at the head of his bed before he goes to sleep. The parents ask the nurse if this behavior is normal. The nurse should explain to the parents that toddlers use ritualistic patterns to:

1. Establish a sense of identity.

2. Establish control over adults in their environment.

3. Establish sequenced patterns of learning behavior.

4. Establish a sense of security.