When 3-year-old Katie says her tricycle is sad because it is in the garage all alone, this is an example of her use of

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Katie's belief that her tricycle has feelings and emotions is an example of animistic thinking. This is a common cognitive error made by young children who attribute human qualities to inanimate objects. It is not an example of object permanence (A), propositional thought (B), or centration (D).

When 3-Year-Old Katie Says Her Tricycle Is Sad Because It