While talking with his grandmother on the phone,5-year-old Danny suddenly exclaims,"Oh,look at that pretty bird!" When his grandmother asks him to describe the bird,Danny says,"Out there,out there! Right there,Grandma!" He finally gets frustrated and hangs up.This is an example of:

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This is an example of egocentrism, as Danny assumes that his grandmother can see exactly what he is seeing without him providing any specific details or directions. He also gets frustrated when she cannot understand him, which is a common characteristic of egocentric thinking in young children.

While Talking with His Grandmother on the Phone,5-Year-Old Danny Suddenly