Gerald's dad is upset over some bad news and starts to cry.Five-year-old Gerald quickly brings over his favourite teddy bear for his dad to hold and tells his dad that he will feel better if he hugs "teddy." What Piagetian concept does this child-parent interaction illustrate?

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Gerald's action demonstrates egocentrism because he assumes his dad will be comforted by the same thing that comforts him (his teddy bear), not recognizing that different people have different needs and perspectives.

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