Asked by Dorthie Brown on Apr 26, 2024

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Brenda asked her toddler to "show Mommy your art." Her toddler then held up the picture facing her own eyes.This is an example of

A) egocentric behavior.
B) pretend play.
C) conservatism.
D) object permanence.

Egocentric Behavior

Conduct based on a lack of understanding, or refusal to acknowledge, the perceptions, thoughts, and feelings of others.

Pretend Play

An imaginative activity in which children represent and act out scenarios, often involving role-playing and make-believe components.

Object Permanence

Recognizing that objects maintain their existence even when they cannot be observed, heard, or sensed in any way.

  • Gain insight into the significance of egocentrism in the progression of cognitive development.
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Raven ArcangelApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The toddler's behavior of holding up the picture to face her own eyes rather than Brenda's shows a lack of understanding that others have a different perspective than her own, known as egocentric behavior.