The focusing of attention on one characteristic to the exclusion of all others is called

A) animism.
B) centration.
C) egocentrism.
D) irreversibility.

The focusing of attention on one characteristic to the exclusion of all others is called centration. Animism refers to the belief that inanimate objects have feelings and intentions. Egocentrism is the inability to distinguish between one's own perspective and the perspective of others. Irreversibility is the belief that once a change has occurred, it cannot be undone.