When asked to discuss weather,4-year-old Willard says,"Rain happens whenever clouds get sad and cry." This statement provides an example of
A) animism.
B) egocentrism.
C) centration.
D) object permanence.

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Willard's statement shows animism, as he is attributing human emotions and actions to natural phenomena (clouds getting sad and crying).

When Asked to Discuss Weather,4-Year-Old Willard Says,"Rain Happens Whenever Clouds