When 3-year-old Gwen explains that her bicycle is sad because it is alone in the garage, she is demonstrating
A) analogical problem solving.
B) animistic thinking.
C) hypothetico-deductive reasoning.
D) propositional thought.

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Gwen's belief that the bicycle has feelings and emotions is an example of animistic thinking, which is a common cognitive error among young children who attribute lifelike qualities to inanimate objects.

When 3-Year-Old Gwen Explains That Her Bicycle Is Sad Because