The Preoperational Child's Difficulty Taking Another's Point of View Is

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Multiple Choice

The preoperational child's difficulty taking another's point of view is called

• A) stranger anxiety.
• B) egocentrism.
• C) imprinting.
• D) conservation.

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Definitions:

Self-discrepancy Theory

A theory suggesting that psychological distress and emotional discomfort arise from discrepancies between one's actual self, ideal self, and ought self.

Self-discrepancies

Refers to the differences between individuals' perceptions of their actual self and their ideal or ought selves, which can influence their emotional state and self-esteem.

Declarative Selves

Aspects of an individual's self-concept that are consciously acknowledged and can be verbally communicated to others.

Procedural Selves

Conceptual frameworks relating to the aspect of self that is concerned with the processes of self-regulation and goal achievement.