Which of the following is the best description of Piaget's symbolic function?
a) The child is able to understand that symbols on a page (letters or numbers) mean something.
b) The child is able to use a mental symbol, a word, or an object to stand for or represent something that is not physically present.
c) The child is able to use organized, formal, logical mental processes.
d) The child is able to use his/her imagination.
Answer: b
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