Upon hearing a loud burst of thunder, 5-year-old DeShaun exclaims, "The sky is mad and is yelling!" DeShaun's statement is an example of ______.

A. egocentrism
B. animism
C. centration
D. metacognition


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. teenage boys b. emerging adulthood c. early adolescence d. late adolescence

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a. Decreasing test anxiety after an exam. b. Exercising less to combat low body weight. c. Socializing while still feeling uncomfortable. d. Using thoughts to prevent undesired feelings.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Psychology