Which of the following, if true, would indicate atypical cognitive developments in Sarah, a 4-year-old girl?
A. She is ignorant of the fact that her friends and her parents may have perspectives that are different from hers.
B. She watches cartoons on the television and forms some illogical opinions about the world.
C. She is more attached to her parents than to the other children of her age whom she plays with.
D. She has trouble understanding basic gestures her parents often use to communicate with her.
Answer: D
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