Make-believe, like other complex mental activities, is __________

A) first learned under the guidance of experts
B) discovered once toddlers are capable of representational schemes
C) a core domain of thought, prewired at birth to support rapid development
D) an automatic process, so well-learned that it requires no space in working memory

Answer: A

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