By 24 months, what do most infants demonstrate regarding self-concept?

• A. Self-recognition and identification of social categories such as age and gender.
• B. The ability to describe inner qualities.
• C. Abstract self-concept.
• D. A fully formed self-concept.

Answer: (A)

By about two years old, children are beginning to show self-awareness. They can recognize themselves as distinct individuals (often demonstrated in the mirror or photo tasks) and start labeling themselves in basic terms, like using “me” or “mine.” They also begin to identify simple social categories, such as age and gender, which reflects an emerging sense of how they fit into the social world.

This is why the best choice emphasizes self-recognition and basic social categorization. Describing inner qualities, abstract self-concept, or a fully formed self-concept require more advanced language and cognitive development that typically appear later in early childhood or adolescence.