Which among the following term is used for the tendency to ascribe life like qualities to inanimate objects?

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Answer 1

Key Points

Animism is a cognitive characteristic commonly observed in young children, particularly during Piaget’s preoperational stage (ages 2-7 years).
At this stage, children believe that non-living objects have thoughts, feelings, and intentions.
For example, a child might think that the moon follows them, or that a stuffed toy feels sad when left alone.

Hint

Egocentrism refers to a child's difficulty in seeing things from another person’s perspective.
Daydreaming is the act of mentally escaping reality through imagination, unrelated to assigning life-like qualities to objects.
Socialization is the process of learning societal norms, behaviors, and values.

Hence, the correct answer is Animism.