Animism

Definition

Animism is the belief exhibited by children in Piaget's preoperational stage that inanimate objects have feelings, intentions, and human-like qualities.

Related terms

Symbolic Play: The ability to use objects as representations for something else during play.

Magical Thinking: Believing that one's thoughts or actions can directly influence external events.

Anthropomorphism: Attributing human characteristics or behaviors to non-human entities like animals or objects.