The Piagetian term for a particular type of centration in which a child thinks about the world only from his or her personal perspective is called "_____."
A) static reasoning
B) egocentrism
C) irreversibility
D) conservatism

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Egocentrism refers to the tendency for young children to see the world in a self-centered way, unable to take the perspective of others into account. This limited perspective can manifest in a number of ways, including a tendency towards egocentric speech and difficulty understanding the viewpoints of others.

The Piagetian Term for a Particular Type of Centration in Which