Research demonstrates that make-believe play is
A) less frequent and rich in collectivist cultures than in individualistic cultures.
B) a major means through which children extend their cognitive and social skills.
C) usually initiated by toddlers rather than by their parents or older siblings.
D) discovered by toddlers independently, once they are capable of representational schemes.
Answer: B
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