05-14-2014, 01:35 PM
Developmentally speaking, maturity means that your awareness and consideration is more 'far-reaching' or 'expanded' than just the self - that you are able to make decisions based on information gained from own self (e.g., own needs) and about others, about groups/society, and about future generations, even. More complex. It says nothing about sacrifice lol.
Not saying developmental theories tell people what to think, it highlights the complexity of how people make decisions. As we expand our awareness and consideration to a wider range, we're acknowledging that we're connected (our actions can have consequences for others) and thus more able to take responsibility for our decisions.
Not saying developmental theories tell people what to think, it highlights the complexity of how people make decisions. As we expand our awareness and consideration to a wider range, we're acknowledging that we're connected (our actions can have consequences for others) and thus more able to take responsibility for our decisions.
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