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.

Answer: A
Rationale: Piaget concluded that children were egocentric through the preoperational phase, meaning that they perceive and interpret the world in terms of the self. This does not imply that children are selfish or inconsiderate. Instead, it means that young children assume everyone else shares their perspective.