Five-year-old Maria and three-year-old Fatima love to play hide-and-seek together.However,when Fatima has to "hide," she usually walks to a corner of the playground and covers her eyes.What is Fatima demonstrating in this situation?

A) egocentrism
B) object permanence
C) conservation
D) goal-directed behavior

Egocentrism

A cognitive bias that causes individuals to interpret the world from their own perspective, often failing to understand that others may have different points of view.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched.

Goal-Directed Behavior

Behavior motivated towards achieving a specific outcome or goal.