egocentrism
/ˌiɡoʊˈsɛntrɪzəm/
noun
- The tendency to see everything in relation to oneself and to have difficulty understanding other people's perspectives.
- Young children often show egocentrism, believing everyone sees the world as they do.
- His egocentrism prevented him from realizing how his actions affected others.
- Overcoming egocentrism is an important part of growing up.
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