In a recent study, 18-month-olds watched an experimenter show pleasure after eating broccoli and distaste after eating crackers. When the experimenter then asked the children for more food, the children typically offered __________.
A) whichever food they themselves preferred, as predicted by Piaget's claims of egocentrism
B) whichever food they themselves preferred, in contrast to the predictions of Piaget's claims of egocentrism
C) broccoli, even if they themselves preferred crackers, as predicted by Piaget's claims of egocentrism
D) broccoli, even if they themselves preferred crackers, in contrast to the predictions of Piaget's claims of egocentrism

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The children typically offered broccoli, even if they themselves preferred crackers, which contradicts the predictions of Piaget's claims of egocentrism. This suggests that by 18 months, children are already beginning to take into account others' preferences and use them to guide their own behavior.

In a Recent Study, 18-Month-Olds Watched an Experimenter Show Pleasure