Children 2–5 years of age have an active imagination, this leads to magical thinking and pretend play. This active imagination causes the children to do what?

A) Fear the dental provider
B) Have imaginary friends
C) Make a literal interpretation
D) Be very outspoken

C
Explanation: C) Children's rich imagination leads to magical thinking and pretend play, causing them to interpret what they are told quite literally. This vivid fantasy aids children in emotional development by allowing them to experiment with strong feelings, work through areas of tension, and assume aspects of identification of those around them.