Which of the following best describes a child's preoperational belief of animism?
A) My daddy wants a pony for his birthday.
B) If my ball is hidden behind the couch, it doesn't exist.
C) My truck moves because I pushed it with my hands.
D) The sun is shining because it is happy and smiling.

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Animism is the belief that inanimate objects have lifelike qualities, such as thoughts, wishes, feelings, or intentions. Choice D, "The sun is shining because it is happy and smiling," best exemplifies this concept by attributing human emotions and intentions to the sun, an inanimate object.

Which of the Following Best Describes a Child's Preoperational Belief