The Natural Limitations of Youth: The Predispositions That Shape the Adolescent Character

by John J. Mitchell

Overview

In this book Mitchell investigates how the natural limitations of youth shape not only the day-to-day life of teens, but the entire culture. This book analyzes how adolescents are prone toward critical decision-making errors; how they are vulnerable to exploitation in their peer groups, in their friendships, and in their love relationships; how they are inclined to confuse fact with fable; how they are shaped by narcissistic idelogy and ego-enhancing belief systems; how they are inclined toward poor partner selection in their romantic involvements; and, finally, why they need dignified adult mentors if they are to achieve a dignified identity of their own.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781567503739
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/23/1998
Series:	Developments in Clinical Psychology Series
Pages:	242
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.51(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

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Table of Contents

Introduction
PART I. ADOLESCENT INTELLIGENCE
The Rise of Intelligence During Adolescence
Egocentrism and Egocentric Thought. Fables and Fabled Thinking
The Emotionalization of Thought
The Manipulation of Arguments
Why Adolescents Have Trouble Thinking Clearly
PART II. ADOLESCENT SELFISHNESS
The Dynamics of Self-Absorption
Adolescence and Narcissism
Developmental Selfishness
Narcissistic Selfishness
The Narcissistic Style
PART III. ADOLESCENT COMPANIONSHIP, FRIENDSHIP, AND LOVE
Treaties, Alliances, and the Beginnings of Mature Friendship
The Psycho-Economics of Teen Approval
Primitive and Mature Intimacy During Adolescence
The Inherent Selfishness of Youth and its Role in Adolescent Love
Final Thoughts on the Predispositions that Shape the Adolescent Character
Notes
References
Author Index
Subject Index