CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition. Egocentrism is the inability to differentiate between self and other. More specifically, it is the inability to accurately assume or understand any perspective other than one’s own. Although egocentrism and narcissism appear similar, they are not the same.

Detailed explanation-2: -noun. ego·cen·trism ˌē-gō-ˈsen-ˌtri-zəm. also ˌe-Synonyms of egocentrism. : the quality or state of being egocentric : excessive interest in oneself and concern for one’s own welfare or advantage at the expense of or in disregard of others.

Detailed explanation-3: -Examples of Egocentrism Playing hide-and-seek is a great example of egocentrism. A preschool-aged child will “hide” from you – but sometimes not very effectively. For example, you might see them cowered down in a corner with their eyes covered, or under a bed with most of their body sticking out!

Detailed explanation-4: -1. the tendency to emphasize one’s own needs, concerns, and outcomes rather than those of others. Also called egocentricity.

Detailed explanation-5: -Egocentrism is the inability to distinguish between one’s own perspective and someone else’s perspective. Young Children confuse the appearance of something with reality. Animism is the belief that inanimate objects have “lifelike” qualities and are capable of action.