The egocentrism of preschoolers was most strongly emphasized by
A) the Harlows' attachment theory.
B) Baumrind's parenting style theory.
C) Piaget's cognitive development theory.
D) Erikson's psychosocial development theory.

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Piaget's cognitive development theory emphasizes the egocentrism of preschoolers as a stage in their cognitive development. According to Piaget, preschoolers have difficulty understanding others' perspectives and tend to view the world from their own point of view. This egocentrism gradually lessens as children move into later stages of cognitive development.

The Egocentrism of Preschoolers Was Most Strongly Emphasized by