Jean Piaget
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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, besides 'egocentrism' and 'lack of conservation' exhibited by children in the 'preoperational stage', another very important characteristic of this stage is 'animism'. In this context, which of the following statements most accurately defines the true psychological nature of 'animism'?
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Understanding Animism in Piaget's Theory
According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the preoperational stage (approximately 2 to 7 years) has specific limitations in children's thinking, one of which is 'animism'.
Animism refers to the tendency of a child to attribute life, consciousness, and human feelings to inanimate objects (such as a flowing river, moving clouds, or a toy feeling pain when dropped).
- Children believe non-living things have intentions and emotions.
- It reflects a lack of differentiation between the self and the physical world.
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