The spotlight effect is a term used to described people’s tendency to think others notice them more than they actually do. Developmental psychology has taught us that children are egocentric until around the age of three. In my opinion as a person matures and develops feelings of empathy and a broader view of the world it is impossible to escape your own perception. Each person is the center of their own universe. We are generally much more harsh on ourselves than most other people. Being self-conscious is arguable egotistical itself since the feeling is caused by a belief that how we present ourselves is overly important to those around us. Being watched can have a huge impact on our behavior. Experiments have shown even an artificial pair
