Billy Has Two Imaginary Friends Named Joe and Buckus

question 101

Multiple Choice

Billy has two imaginary friends named Joe and Buckus.In which of the following ways is having Joe and Buckus similar to having peer relationships?

• A) They may make Billy less sociable.
• B) They are good company for an only child.
• C) They provide mechanisms of avoidance.
• D) They help him avoid difficult situations.

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