While walking with his grandmother, five-year-old Danny suddenly exclaims, "Oh, look at that pretty bird!" There are many trees and bushes, and she isn't sure where he's pointing. Danny gets frustrated and shouts, "Out there, out there! Right there, Grandma!" His frustration is a result of his:
A) animism.
B) egocentrism.
C) intuitive thought.
D) symbolic function.

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Danny's frustration is due to egocentrism, a characteristic of young children where they assume others see the world from their perspective and have difficulty understanding that others may not see what they see.

While Walking with His Grandmother, Five-Year-Old Danny Suddenly Exclaims, "Oh