When a child calls a stick “spoon,” why is that considered an important indicator of ability?

a. The child perceives the difference between sticks and spoons.
b. The child is able to separate the word from the object it represents through pretense.
c. The child knows what the words mean.
d. A stick can do the same work as a spoon.


ANSWER: b

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