Beverly and her mother were shopping for a birthday gift for Beverly's father. "How about this? Daddy would love it!" Beverly exclaimed, showing her mother a pink and purple toy horse with flowing mane and tail. Beverly's belief that her father would enjoy a toy that she herself would enjoy is an example of _____.

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Beverly's belief that her father would enjoy a toy that she herself would enjoy is an example of egocentrism, which is the tendency for children to view the world from their own perspective and assume that others share their preferences and opinions.

Beverly and Her Mother Were Shopping for a Birthday Gift