2 to 3 years: Children identify with parents, usually same-sex parents, and usually have several more role models {emotion development, 2 to 3 years}.
identification
Identification depends on perceived similarities between child and adult. Identification is unconscious and does not involve imitation. Identification is stable. Identification has motives, traits, and behaviors. Identification results in sex typing, conscience, and guilt.
dependence
Children are highly dependent on adults. Children cling, touch, cry, and seek affection {separation anxiety}. Children use aggression, including whining, sulking, and peevishness. Children begin to use defense mechanisms, such as withdrawal, regression, denial, repression, and projection.
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