In Substage 6 of the sensorimotor period, the ability to create mental representations enables toddlers to __________ and __________.

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In Substage 6 of the sensorimotor period, also known as the mental representation stage, toddlers can create mental images or symbols of objects and events in their minds. This ability allows them to engage in complex cognitive behaviors such as deferred imitation (repeating an action after a delay) and make-believe play (using objects to represent something else). Option A is the only choice that includes both of these behaviors, making it the correct answer. Option B is incorrect because understanding object permanence is a milestone achieved in earlier stages, and parallel play refers to playing alongside but not with others. Option C includes deferred imitation but not make-believe play, and primary circular reactions are repetitive actions a baby performs on his own body. Option D includes functional play (using objects for their intended purpose) but not make-believe play, and the violation-of-expectation method is a research method used to study infants' cognitive development, not a behavior exhibited by toddlers.

In Substage 6 of the Sensorimotor Period, the Ability to Create