A preschooler and her school-age brother both received the same swimming tube as a gift. The brother accidentally took his sister's swimming tube. The sister protested that she needed her swimming tube to go swimming. Which of the following is being demonstrated by this behavior by the sister?

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The behavior is indicative of concrete thinking. Egocentrism exemplifies the concept of concrete thinking. Children can only concentrate on their own perspective. The preschooler is not able to consider more than one factor at a time when solving problems.

A Preschooler and Her School-Age Brother Both Received the Same