"The swings are sad today because I couldn't play on them because it is raining." This statement is an example of what Piagetian concept that is typical of preoperational children?
A) animism
B) centration
C) mental operations
D) accommodation

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"Animism" is the Piagetian concept that attributes human qualities, emotions or intentions to inanimate objects. In this statement, the swings are described as "sad", which is an example of animism.

"The Swings Are Sad Today Because I Couldn't Play on Them