When Mark's grandmother calls on the telephone to wish him a happy birthday,she asks him,"How old are you today?" Instead of saying anything,Mark holds up four fingers.His behavior is best explained as
A) intuitive.
B) egocentric.
C) excessive conservation.
D) a lack of object permanence.

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Mark's behavior is best explained as egocentric because he is unable to consider his grandmother's point of view or take into account that she cannot see him holding up his fingers. This is a common behavior in young children who are still developing their ability to understand and empathize with others.

When Mark's Grandmother Calls on the Telephone to Wish Him