Fifteen-year-old Lawrence thought he had prepared for his final exams;however,when he got his scores he was disappointed.Rather than reviewing the areas of the test where he did not fare so well,Lawrence confronted his teacher with a verbal lashing and accused the teacher of being "out to get" him.Lawrence's behavior could be considered an example of

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Lawrence's behavior demonstrates adolescent egocentrism - the belief that others are constantly watching and evaluating them, and the tendency to believe that their own experiences and opinions are unique and more important than those of others. This is a normal aspect of adolescent development, but it can lead to self-centered behavior and misunderstandings in relationships. It is not necessarily a psychological disorder or a manifestation of formal operational thought disorder.

Fifteen-Year-Old Lawrence Thought He Had Prepared for His Final Exams;however,when