Debbie attends her first day of school, and when she returns, she "plays school" with her younger brother. As part of this play activity, Debbie copies all of her teacher's behavior during the day. According to George Herbert Mead, Debbie is in the ________ stage of development.

A. preparatory
B. game
C. imitative
D. play


Answer: D

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