Marissa is devastated after her crush rejected her invitatio…

Marissa is devastated after her crush rejected her invitation to prom. When her mom attempts to console her, Marissa screams that her mom “does not understand and has never felt rejection like this before.” What egocentric adolescent phenomenon is Marissa experiencing?

Matt has been working extra hours at his part-time job and h…

Matt has been working extra hours at his part-time job and has been sleeping less. Matt now is convinced that his teacher is paying excessive attention to him in class, and is disappointed in his abilities to look alert. What egocentric adolescent phenomenon is Matt experiencing?