You are visiting your sister and she has a 4-year-old daughter. You have not been around young children very much, except for your niece, and you are fascinated with her. You notice that while she plays, she acts like her dolls are real. What type of thinking is your niece demonstrating?

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Animism is the belief in which inanimate objects, such as dolls or stuffed animals, are alive and have thoughts and feelings. This type of thinking is common in young children, especially around the age of 4.

You Are Visiting Your Sister and She Has a 4-Year-Old