What statement by an 11-year-old leads the nurse to determine he has moved from the mind set of egocentrism?
a. "I am a member of the best Cub Scout group in the world."
b. "I must do my homework before I can play."
c. "My dad can do anything!"
d. "I'm sorry. I bet that hurt your feelings."
ANS: D
The ability to see another's point of view indicates moving away from egocentrism into a more altruistic mind-set.
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