"You are your Mom's daughter, right?" Grandpa asked Beatriz.
"Yes!" Beatriz eagerly answered.
"Well, your Mom is my daughter," Grandpa replied.
"No! She's my Mommy!" Beatriz exclaimed. Why did Beatriz make this error?

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Beatriz's error is due to centration, which is focusing on one aspect of a situation and ignoring others. She focuses on her relationship with her mom and doesn't understand her mom can also be someone else's daughter.

"You Are Your Mom's Daughter, Right?" Grandpa Asked Beatriz