1. Plural of egocentrism; instances or systems of thinking in which one regards oneself as the center of all things and interprets reality exclusively in relation to oneself.
Usage: Commonly used in psychology and developmental contexts; Often refers to a cognitive tendency, especially in children

Examples

• Young children often display egocentrisms in their early development, unable to understand perspectives different from their own.
• The psychologist studied various egocentrisms across different age groups and cultures.
• His repeated egocentrisms made it difficult for him to maintain friendships.
• Piaget's theory describes how children gradually overcome egocentrisms as they mature cognitively.
• The therapist helped her recognize the egocentrisms that were limiting her relationships.
• Multiple egocentrisms can coexist within a single individual's worldview.