Sierra walked into class late and felt quite embarrassed. To make matters worse, she was having a bad hair day and felt like all eyes were on her, judging her, and rejecting her. Sierra's thinking can be described as

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Sierra's thinking reflects adolescent egocentrism, which is characterized by an intense self-focus and belief that others are highly aware of and critical of one's behavior and appearance. She feels embarrassed and judged, but in reality, others may not even have noticed or cared about her lateness or bad hair day.

Sierra Walked into Class Late and Felt Quite Embarrassed