A child thinks that the day turns to night just so that he can go to sleep at bedtime.Which term best characterizes this behaviour?
A)egocentrism
B)conservation
C)deferred imitation
D)assimilation

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Egocentrism refers to a child's inability to see things from another person's perspective and instead assumes that the world revolves around them. In this scenario, the child believes that the transition from day to night is specifically for their benefit and to suit their sleep schedule.

A Child Thinks That the Day Turns to Night Just