Lin is five years old. When watching television, she most likely
a. recognizes that the characters are actors playing roles.
b. comprehends complex plots and themes.
c. does not understand that most television programs are not real.
d. cannot understand any of the story lines.
Question 2
During a referential communication task with his preschool teacher, Jonathan was asked to describe a piece of fabric that was hidden from the teacher's view. To do so, Jonathan told his teacher that the fabric looked just like the comforter on his parents' bed. This example demonstrates that young children often
a. rely on irrelevant descriptions.
b. rely on personal descriptions.
c. consider the perspective of the other person.
d. fail to accurately describe objects.
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