It is difficult for younger children to understand why the driver of a car cannot see them if they can see the car. This illustrates the preoperational limitation known as
A)object permanence.
B)imprinting.
C)egocentric thought.
D)animism.

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This illustrates the preoperational limitation known as egocentric thought, where children in the preoperational stage (typically ages 2-7) have difficulty understanding perspectives other than their own. They might assume that if they can see the car, the driver can see them too, not understanding the driver's different perspective.

It Is Difficult for Younger Children to Understand Why the Driver