The game of hide-and-seek is difficult for preschool children. When they attempt to hide, they are often still in plain view. They reason that if they cannot see others, others cannot see them. This is an example of __________.

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Egocentric thought is thinking that does not take into account the viewpoints of others. In this example, preschool children assume that others share their view of the environment (i.e., not seeing others).

The Game of Hide-And-Seek Is Difficult for Preschool Children