Hugh has returned from his first day of high school. Hugh reported that his math teacher had been replaced because the teacher's mother had died, his house had burned down while he was at the funeral, and a fire truck ran over his car. Hugh is devastated by this news, because now Hugh won't have the math instructor he really wanted. Adolescent __________ may explain Hugh's surprising perspective.

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Egocentrism in adolescents refers to their tendency to focus on themselves and their own concerns, often leading them to overlook the broader context or the feelings of others. Hugh's focus on his own disappointment rather than the teacher's misfortunes reflects this egocentric perspective.

Hugh Has Returned from His First Day of High School