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What is the main psychological relationship between the concepts of 'Animism' and 'Egocentrism' exhibited by children in the 'Pre-operational Stage' (2-7 years) under Jean Piaget's 'Theory of Cognitive Development'?

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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, 'egocentrism' in the pre-operational stage is a condition where the child believes that the whole world thinks and experiences just as they do. As an extension of this egocentric and self-centered perspective, the child exhibits 'animism', under which they attribute life, consciousness, and human feelings to inanimate objects.

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