Tara buys little t-shirts and ornaments for her dog because she feels that her dog is a princess, and that the dog likes wearing these things in order to feel pretty. Which of the following concepts is illustrated by this example?
A) Anthropocentrism
B) Anthropomorphism
C) Reductionism
D) Animism

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Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities, which is exactly what Tara is doing by assuming her dog has a desire to feel pretty through wearing t-shirts and ornaments.

Tara Buys Little T-Shirts and Ornaments for Her Dog Because