A child says, "The moon goes to sleep because I go to sleep." Which two types of preoperational thought does this statement illustrate?

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The child's statement demonstrates egocentrism because the child believes that their actions (going to sleep) directly impact the moon. This shows a lack of understanding that other people/objects can have independent existences and experiences. It also demonstrates animism because the child is attributing human-like characteristics (sleeping) to a non-human object (the moon).

A Child Says, "The Moon Goes to Sleep Because I