Tommy tells his mom about an event at preschool in a way that assumes his mom knows what he is talking about. Developmental psychologists would describe Tommy's thinking as egocentric.

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Egocentric thinking is a characteristic of young children where they assume that others share their perspectives and knowledge, and may not consider the perspective of others. In this case, Tommy assumes that his mom knows about the event at preschool, even though she may not be aware of it.

Tommy Tells His Mom About an Event at Preschool in a Way