adolescent egocentrism

the feeling of personal uniqueness often experienced in adolescence; that is, the conviction that one is special and is or should be the constant focus of others’ attention. See also imaginary audience; personal fable. [described by U.S. developmental psychologist David Elkind (1931– )]

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December 25th 2024

between-dimension consistency

see cross-dimension attitude consistency.