A Child Who Sees a Ball Hidden Under a Chair

question 23

Multiple Choice

A child who sees a ball hidden under a chair thinks that everybody will know that the ball is there. This reflects the notion of

• A) Limited mental capacity.
• B) Independent thinking.
• C) Egocentrism.
• D) Sensitive period.

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Definitions:

Stigmatization

The act of attaching negative labels or stereotypes to individuals or groups, leading to discrimination or social exclusion.

Deviant

an individual whose behavior diverges from the accepted standards of society, which can invoke negative or positive responses.

Legalization

The process of making something legal, which was previously illegal or regulated under law.

Crime Rates

The number of reported crimes within a given population and time period, often used as an indicator of the level of criminal activity.