In most cases, cognitive development is closely related to cognitive egocentrism. Simply put, cognitive egocentrism can be viewed as an egocentric impairment where an individual is not capable of viewing general aspects of living from different perspectives (Berger, 2002). That way, an individual portrays a ‘self-centered’ kind of behavior and this affects his/her overall capacity to solve problems or make reasonable and rational decisions. If an individual has an egocentric impairment his/her mental capacity to make formal decisions is also affected. Egocentrism is evident in the case of a young underachiever in a multi-ethnic high school.
Underachieving of an adolescent may be influenced by many factors, especially in a multi-ethnic setting. An adolescent may come from the minority ethnic group hence they may feel threatened or alienated. The self-awareness and consciousness generated by such a feeling may lead an adolescent to develop cognitive egocentrism. They may end up thinking individually, portraying a selfish kind of character. When egocentrism combines with slow cognitive development, the adolescents’ ability to focus and excel in studies and school work is affected to a great extent. This may be reflected on their capacity to make decisions on crucial matters regarding education and life in general.
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