Which infant is using mental symbols?
A) Eric, who is kicking his leg over and over
B) Dan, who is squeezing different toys to see if they squeak
C) Roger, who is climbing up on a chair to reach a toy on a shelf
D) Peter, who is saying "Vrrrrroooommm!" and moving his hand like a car

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Peter is using mental symbols by making the sound "Vrrrrroooommm!" and moving his hand like a car, which represents his understanding of a car's movement. This indicates he is beginning to understand and use mental symbols in his play. The other options do not demonstrate the use of mental symbols.

Which Infant Is Using Mental Symbols