Which statement best describes Piaget's notion of a "symbolic function"?
A. A child is able to understand that symbols on a page (letters or numbers) mean something.
B. A child is able to use a mental symbol, a word, or an object to represent something that is not physically present.
C. A child is able to use organized, formal, logical mental processes.
D. A child is able to describe the contents of her or his imagination.
Answer: B
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