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when learners adopt anthropomorphic ideas (sometimes used by teachers as a way of introducing an abstract concept) inappropriately as it they are scientific explanations – e.g. 'the reaction occurred because the atoms wanted to obtain full shells' – an so do not seek a scientifically accetpable mechanism/explanation
where anthropomorphic language (treating inanimate objects as if they have human sentience and feelings, and act on them) comes to be treated as if it offers an acceptable scientific account
Read about 'Anthropomorphism – Learners' anthropomorphic thinking'
