Adolescent Egocentrism Is Characterized by

question 76

Multiple Choice

Adolescent egocentrism is characterized by

• A) an inability to understand that others have different perspectives of the world.
• B) an indifference about what other people think about them.
• C) a belief that they are the focus of others' thinking.
• D) having attained identity achievement.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that seeks to explore the unconscious mind's roles in shaping behaviors.

Behaviorism

A theory of human development that studies observable actions. Behaviorism is also called learning theory, because it describes how people learn to do what they do.

Induction

A disciplinary technique in which the parent tries to get the child to understand why a certain behavior was wrong. Listening, not lecturing, is crucial.

Bullying

A form of aggressive behavior characterized by repeated acts of physical, verbal, or social harm intended to intimidate, harm, or ostracize another individual.