Which of the following would signal to Christie, a toddler, that her mother is engaging in make-believe play with her?
A) She smiles less and is more serious with Christie.
B) She uses more "we" talk than she would during the same real-life event.
C) She always waits for the cues to come from Christie before participating in make-believe play with Christie.
D) She rarely offers any cues, and so Christie has to learn on her own when her mother is pretending and when she is not.

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Using "we" talk is a common way for parents to signal to toddlers that they are engaging in make-believe play. This language helps distinguish pretend play from real life events. Option A goes against the idea of play, which is to have fun and be light-hearted. Option C puts the responsibility on the child to initiate play, while option D does not provide any clear signals for the toddler.

Which of the Following Would Signal to Christie, a Toddler