Jean Piaget
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Under Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, 'Animism' is a key characteristic of the 'Preoperational Stage'. Which of the following is the most accurate and philosophical meaning of this psychological concept?
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Understanding Animism in Piaget's Theory
According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, Animism is a hallmark characteristic of the preoperational stage (roughly 2 to 7 years of age).
- Definition: It refers to the child's tendency to attribute life, human-like feelings, intentions, and consciousness to inanimate objects.
- Example: A child might believe that a sidewalk is sad because people step on it, or that the sun is following them.
Option (b) precisely captures this psychological definition, whereas option (c) describes egocentrism and option (d) describes the sensorimotor stage.
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