05-10-2013, 02:58 PM
That was in reference to psychological developmental levels, not social orientations. Going from egocentric to other-oriented is a natural part of human development. This is the difference between a younger child taking care of others and a mother taking care of her baby. The level at which a person may recognize the needs of others is different. For some, this ability to recognize others' needs is not fully developed for some reason.