Formal operational stage

In this stage a child is able to think about abstract concepts. They have the ability to combine and classify items in a more sophisticated manner.

12 and up

Adolescent egocentrism: the feeling that others consider one to be high importance or above others. Believe that all eyes in a situation are looking at them.

Personal fable: adolescent believe themselves to be special and unique making common experiences personalized to their understanding.

Imaginary audience:belief that a group of followers exist who constantly watch and judge their every move.

I felt adolescent egocentrism before a basketball game. I was warming up with my team and I missed a layup, one of the easiest shots in basketball. And I felt like everyone was just watching me at that very moment.

I used to feel like this during basketball practice. I flextime there were people constantly judging me. Every little mistake I made they would see it.

I was in my friends car and I rolled down the window and the window broke. It would not roll back up. I felt like it was all my fault and that I ruined her car. But I actually had nothing to do with the window actually breaking.