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Record 1 2010-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cognitive Psychology
DEF

The [cognitive] tendency of children to believe that all objects, animals, and things are living and capable of having feelings, intentions, and emotions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie cognitive
DEF

[Processus cognitif selon lequel] l'enfant considère les choses comme vivantes et leur attribue des capacités de pensée, de connaissance et d'intention.

OBS

Par exemple, l'enfant croit que la lune le suit.

Spanish

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