Which statement provides an example of centration?
A) Andrew thinks a big empty box is heavier than a small box full of rocks.
B) Fiona gives her newborn brother her favourite doll when he is crying.
C) Bradley yells to his father from another room, "See, Daddy, I did it."
D) Michelle pretends to have a sword fight using a stick as a sword.

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Centration is the tendency to focus on one aspect of a situation and ignore other relevant aspects. In this case, Andrew is focusing only on the size of the box and ignoring the fact that the small box is filled with rocks which would make it heavier.

Which Statement Provides an Example of Centration