Chloé is playing hide-and-seek with her 3-year-old nephew.Given what you know about the metacognitive abilities of 3 year olds,what could Chloé's nephew do when he is trying to hide?
A) Cover the Chloé's eyes and think he's hiding.
B) Cover his own eyes and think he is hiding.
C) Hide in plain view by standing very still.
D) Hide out of sight of Chloé.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

3-year-olds have limited understanding of perspective-taking, meaning they might believe if they can't see someone, that person can't see them either. Covering his own eyes fits this developmental stage.

Chloé Is Playing Hide-And-Seek with Her 3-Year-Old Nephew