When his mother tosses the action figures into the toy box and slams the lid, Robbie cries, "No! They're scared of the dark!" Susie assumes that her grandma knows she went to the beach yesterday, even though she didn't tell her. Robbie's comment shows _____ and Susie's illustrates egocentrism.

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Robbie's comment shows animism, which is the belief that inanimate objects have feelings, thoughts, and qualities of living things. Susie's assumption that her grandma knows about her beach trip without being told is an example of egocentrism, where a child assumes others share their perspective.

When His Mother Tosses the Action Figures into the Toy