Research has shown that, even in toddlerhood, friendships have many of the same features as friendships at other ages, such as trust, intimacy, and a desire to be with one another. While there may not yet be a strong preference for play partners, young children do engage in social play and even cooperative pretend play with familiar peers. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

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During Toddlerhood

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During toddlerhood

A) those who know each other well usually engage in solitary play rather than other forms of play.
B) friendships seem to have many of the same features of friendships at other ages.
C) there seems to be no preference for play partners; they play equally with whatever children are present.
D) children are not yet capable of engaging in simply social play or cooperative pretend play.

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