The Belief That Inanimate Objects Have Lifelike Qualities Is Referred

question 66

Multiple Choice

The belief that inanimate objects have lifelike qualities is referred to as

• A) egocentrism.
• B) object permanence.
• C) centration.
• D) animism.

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