Jean Piaget
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With reference to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which of the following statements is most accurate and scientifically true regarding the characteristics of 'Animism' and 'Egocentrism' found in children during the Pre-operational Stage (approximately 2 to 7 years)?
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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, Animism and Egocentrism are two major characteristics of the pre-operational stage (2-7 years).
- Animism: The tendency of a child to attribute life and human feelings to inanimate objects (such as toys, dolls, clouds, etc.).
- Egocentrism: The cognitive limitation where a child assumes that everyone else perceives, thinks, and feels from their exact perspective and is unable to see things from another person's viewpoint.
Therefore, option A is completely correct.
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