When explaining magical thinking behavior to parents of a preschooler, the nurse should provide examples of behaviors that the parents might see in their child. Select the examples of behaviors associated with magical thinking. (Select All that Apply.)

A. Believing in imaginary friends or creatures is a typical example of magical thinking, as preschoolers often create fantasy scenarios. B. Fears of monsters or ghosts also reflect magical thinking, where children believe that thoughts or imaginations can bring about real consequences. C. Understanding the concept of time and past events is not a characteristic of magical thinking; it reflects a more advanced cognitive ability. D. Believing that their thoughts can cause something to happen is a hallmark of magical thinking, as preschoolers often think their ideas can influence reality. E. Understanding cause and effect through logical reasoning develops later and is not typical of magical thinking behaviors. F. Believing that their actions can change the outcome of events is another example of magical thinking, where children feel their behaviors have magical or direct effects on situations.