Tesia said, "The rain quit falling because I wanted to go out to play." This is an example of ________, which indicates that Tesia is in the ________ of cognitive development.
A)animism; sensorimotor stage
B)subjective permanence; preoperational
C)egocentrism; preoperational stage
D)conservation; concrete operational stage

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Tesia's statement is an example of egocentrism, where she believes her thoughts or actions can influence unrelated events. This is characteristic of the preoperational stage of cognitive development according to Piaget's theory.

Tesia Said, "The Rain Quit Falling Because I Wanted to Go