Four-year-old Jennifer mistakenly believes that her mother would like to receive a toy doll as a Christmas present.This best illustrates Piaget's concept of

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Egocentrism refers to the cognitive limitation children have in which they attribute their own thoughts, feelings, and perceptions to others. Jennifer's belief that her mother would like a toy doll mirrors her own desire for a toy doll and, therefore, represents egocentric thinking.

Four-Year-Old Jennifer Mistakenly Believes That Her Mother Would Like to Receive