PSYC 6 Lecture Notes - Lecture 19: Base Rate Fallacy, Imaginary Audience, Base Rate
15 May 2020
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Egocentrism to abstract logic occurs between ages 11-18. Aspect of adolescent egocentrism characterized by an adolescent"s belief that his/her thoughts, feelings, or experiences are unique, more wonderful or awful than anyone else"s. Adolescent"s egocentric conviction that he/she cannot be overcome or even harmed by anything that might defeat a normal mortal, such as unprotected sex, drug abuse, or high-speed driving. Previous research suggests egocentrism fosters adolescent risk taking. Current perspectives propose egocentrism may be protective. Adolescents who feel psychologically invincible tend to be resilient. Involves thinking intensely about themselves and about what other people think of them. Involves thinking about themselves as much more unique, special, and admired or disliked than they actually are. Leads to interpretation of everyone else"s behavior as a personal judgement. (piaget) fourth and final stage of cognitive development. Characterized by more systematic logic and the ability to think about abstract ideas. Examples seen in comparison between primary school and high school.
