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The Natural Limitations of Youth The Predispositions That Shape the Adolescent Character
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John J. Mitchell
Book Code: AB3721
ISBN: 1-56750-372-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-56750-372-2
Ablex Publishing
Publication: 6/23/1998
List Price: $131.95 (UK Sterling Price: £75.00)
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Media Type: Hardcover
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Description: 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.
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
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