Unlike older children, 2- to 3-year-olds often fail to retrieve a sticker from their heads if their first glimpse of it (on videotape) is delayed by even a few minutes. This finding suggests that their concept of self is one that could be described as _____ .

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The finding suggests that 2- to 3-year-olds have a concept of self that is limited to the present moment, and they may not be able to retrieve a sticker from their heads if they did not see it on themselves recently. This aligns with the idea of a present self, which is defined as an individual's current sense of self and experiences in the immediate moment. Looking-glass self, extended self, and private self are not applicable because they refer to more complex and developed concepts of self, which 2- to 3-year-olds may not yet possess.

Unlike Older Children, 2- to 3-Year-Olds Often Fail to Retrieve