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Mentally Mature Adult
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Child (ish), Adolescent, Residual Juvenile
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1. Is globally centered (us-ism). Exhibits empathy
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Is ego centered (me-ism). Is selfish, jealous, and vindictive
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2. Is responsible and dependable
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Is irresponsible. Lives in alibis.
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3. Exhibits propriety
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Exhibits impropriety
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4. Exhibits integrity and honesty. Is ethical. Wants
to do the right thing
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Does the right thing because of intimidation or fear of retribution
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5. Exhibits reason, logic, deliberation
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Exhibits illogic, emotion, impulse, tantrum, vanity, sulking,
retribution
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6. Works at being upbeat, counts blessings
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Allows cynicism. Counts misfortunes-- especially a residual
juvenile
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7. Is self-actualized, intrinsically motivated, self-sculpting,
and has high ego-strength
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Is passive, lethargic, torpid, or unconcerned
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8. Works for long-term rewards and goals. Seeks happiness.
Is willing to acquire assets slowly--in small amounts day-by-day
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Seeks quick rewards.
Seeks fun.
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9. Is realistic
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Seeks pie-in-the-sky--a gambler
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10.Increases work output to overcome life’s challenges. Follows
through on decisions
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Is overwhelmed by failure, sulks, throws tantrums, rationalizes
for failure, and becomes a martyr
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11. Wants excellence. Will work until a good job is done
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Settles for mediocrity, will work only until quitting time
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12. Feels in control of his own destiny
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Complains that all bad things are someone else’s fault or are
preordained by birth, fate, the stars, emotions . .. Is passive
to life
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13. Has adopted a consistent persona. Is certain that one’s
self is a product of how one’s impulses are trained.
Realizes that the search for "self" is merely an excuse
to indulge immature impulses
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Role plays. Emulates a variety of characters--some may be fictional
from the media. Is always "searching for "self."
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