At approximately what age do children enter the "play stage," according to Mead, in which they pretend to be people in different roles, such as mothers, teachers, doctors, or police officers?

a. Ages 1–4
b. Ages 4–7
c. Ages 7–10
d. Ages 10–12


Answer: b. Ages 4–7

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