Which of the following is an example of animistic thought?
A) An object ceases to exist when hidden from sight.
B) A child is unwilling to share their toys.
C) A child sucks on a nipple.
D) A child chooses a tall thin glass of milk over a short, wide glass of milk.
E) After witnessing a traffic accident, a child refers to a damaged fender as an "Owie."

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Referring to a damaged car fender as "Owie" shows that the child is attributing human-like emotions to the inanimate object, which is an example of animistic thought. The other choices do not involve attributing human-like qualities to non-living things or objects.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Animistic Thought