Asked by Sarah-Anne Clark on Jul 18, 2024

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According to Piaget, egocentrism refers to young children's

A) self-centered arrogance.
B) exaggerated interest in pleasure.
C) inability to take another person's perspective.
D) difficulty in realizing that things continue to exist even when they are not visible.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective.

Self-Centered Arrogance

An attitude of excessive pride centered around one's own needs, desires, and importance, often at the expense of others.

Pleasure

The sensation of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction derived from an experience.

  • Recognize the concepts of egocentrism and conservation in cognitive development and their manifestations in behavior.
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Mitchell PowersJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Piaget believed that egocentrism in young children referred to their inability to take another person's perspective or see things from someone else's point of view. This cognitive limitation, according to Piaget, gradually diminishes as children develop and gain more social experience.