Five-year-old Maria and three-year-old Fatima love to play hide-and-seek together.However,when Fatima has to "hide," she usually walks to a corner of the playground and covers her eyes.What is Fatima demonstrating in this situation?
A) egocentrism
B) object permanence
C) conservation
D) goal-directed behavior

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Fatima is demonstrating egocentrism, a concept from Piaget's theory of cognitive development. Egocentrism is the inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective. By covering her eyes, Fatima assumes that if she can't see others, they can't see her, showing a lack of understanding that others have different viewpoints.

Five-Year-Old Maria and Three-Year-Old Fatima Love to Play Hide-And-Seek Together