Nine-year-old Monica enjoys making up games and playing them with her friends. Playing these child-invented games probably allows Monica to
A) practice winning and losing with little personal risk.
B) develop a sense of pride in her superior motor skills.
C) play without rules and rely on individual ability.
D) compete against her friends and establish a dominance hierarchy.
A
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