Erika is telling her son, Emmanuel, a story from her past about her brother, John. When Erika is done telling the story, Emmanuel asks, "But Mommy, who is your sister?" Erika explains that she does not have a sister but only a brother. Emmanuel rolls his eyes and says, "Oh Mommy, everyone has a sister!" This is largely because Emmanuel has a sister. What developmental concept is Emmanuel demonstrating?

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Emmanuel is demonstrating egocentrism, a developmental concept where a child is unable to differentiate between their own perspective and that of others, assuming that others share the same experiences and viewpoints as they do.

Erika Is Telling Her Son, Emmanuel, a Story from Her