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Observation Of A Child's Egocentrism Essay

Child Interview: Reflection and Theoretical Application

Reflection of the Interviews

The first interaction took place in the child's home where VL was engaged in a pretend play of cooking food. She was proud of her Cinderella apron and dress, which she showcased by pointing. During the role play, she invited me to join her meal, demonstrating a strong sense of imagination and initiative. Her actions reflected independence as she led the play, even showing disappointment when I was not done eating but she wanted to "wash the dishes."

The second interaction, again in VL's home but this time in the backyard, continued to showcase her creativity and initiative. This time, she was engaged in pretend play with her dolls, treating them as her babies and preparing them for a party. It was interesting to observe her interaction with the dolls, as she mirrored adult-like behavior, even scolding them when they "didn't listen."

Theorist Application and Analysis of Interaction

Applying the above interactions to the theory of cognitive development by Jean Piaget, VL would be in the preoperational stage of development (2-7 years old). This stage is characterized by the development of language, imagination, and symbolic thinking. VL exhibited these characteristics in both interactions. Her pretend...

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…see things from another's perspective. This was apparent when she removed the plates to "wash the dishes" even though I was still eating (Radul, 2019). This egocentrism is not a negative trait, but an expected part of her cognitive development. VLs behaviors in both interactions could be an imitation of her surroundings and interactions with adults in her life. The role-play, whether cooking or caring for dolls, were a way for her to make sense of the world around her. To encourage VL's cognitive development, it would be beneficial to continue to provide opportunities for imaginative play and gentle guidance on…

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Iannaccone, A., Perret-Clermont, A. N., & Convertini, J. (2019). Children as investigators ofBrunerian “possible worlds”. The role of narrative scenarios in children’s argumentative thinking. Integrative Psychological and Behavioral Science, 53, 679-693.

Radul, I. H. (2019). Research of the egocentrism of infantile speech in psychology. Insight: thepsychological dimensions of society, (2), 52-57.

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