Question

which phrase defines a developmental task of middle childhood? forms close peer relationships focuses more on fantasy than fact changes from abstract to concrete thinking develops self - esteem from external sources

Explanation:

During middle childhood (ages 6 - 12), children start to form close peer - relationships as they interact more with their peers at school and in extracurricular activities. Focusing more on fantasy than fact is more typical of early childhood. In middle childhood, children move from concrete to more abstract thinking, not the other way around. While self - esteem development occurs, it's not mainly from external sources during middle childhood.

Answer:

Forms close peer relationships