Egocentrism

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Egocentrism

Egocentrism (pronunciation: /ˌiːɡoʊˈsɛntrɪzəm/ or /ˌɛɡoʊˈsɛntrɪzəm/) is a psychological term that refers to the tendency of individuals to focus on their own perspective and disregard the perspectives of others. The term is derived from the Greek words "ego", meaning "I", and "kentron", meaning "center".

Egocentrism is a concept that was first introduced by Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his work on child development. Piaget used the term to describe a stage of cognitive development in children, where they are unable to see things from another person's perspective. However, the term has since been used in a broader context to describe a self-centered attitude or behavior in adults as well.

Related Terms

  • Cognitive Development: The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning and understanding.
  • Centration: The tendency to focus on one salient aspect of a situation and neglect other, possibly relevant aspects.
  • Decentering: The cognitive ability to take on another’s perspective.
  • Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
  • Narcissism: Excessive self-love or self-centeredness.

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