Erikson regarded play as a means through which

A) children escape from the demands of their lives into a fantasy world.
B) preschoolers symbolically represent their unconscious wishes and desires.
C) children seek to avoid punishment and maintain the affection of parents.
D) young children learn about themselves and their social world.


Answer: D

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