When 3-year-old Aaron takes his sister's doll away, she begins to cry. After being scolded by his father, Aaron insists that he didn't do anything to make his sister cry. Aaron's inability to understand why his sister is upset is an example of _____.

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Aaron's inability to understand his sister's perspective and emotional state is a common characteristic of egocentrism in young children. They tend to see the world only from their own perspective and struggle to understand the perspectives of others.

When 3-Year-Old Aaron Takes His Sister's Doll Away, She Begins