Piaget spoke of egocentrism in both the thought and speech of the preoperational child.Three of the following are examples of preoperational egocentrism as Piaget defined it.Which one is not?
A)Justin is constantly grabbing objects and pulling them toward himself.
B)Kate cannot understand or answer the question, "How do you think Molly feels?"
C)Isabel cannot understand why she must share classroom equipment with others.
D)Lois tells a story as if her listeners already know many details they can't possibly know.

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Justin's behavior is an example of lack of impulse control, not egocentrism. Egocentrism refers to the child's inability to understand or take another person's perspective.

Piaget Spoke of Egocentrism in Both the Thought and Speech