What Is Meant by the Term "Egocentrism

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Multiple Choice

What is meant by the term "egocentrism"?

• A)A child lacks the ability to consider perspectives other than his or her own.
• B)A child is extremely arrogant and feels that he or she is better than others.
• C)A child is very selfish and refuses to share his or her possessions with others.
• D)A child lacks the motivation do things for him- or herself and expects them to be done by others.

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Definitions:

Clever Hans

A horse in early 20th century Germany that was believed to have the ability to perform arithmetic and other intellectual tasks, later understood as an example of the observer-expectancy effect.

Psychic Abilities

Claimed abilities that extend beyond the known physical senses, such as telepathy or clairvoyance.

Delta Waves

Delta waves are slow brainwaves, predominant in deep sleep, associated with healing and regeneration in the human brain.

Representative Sample

A subgroup of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population, enabling statistically valid conclusions.