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Define Maturity

I would like to discuss this topic since everybody at work always talk about their concept of what a "Mature" person is. I would like you to answer the following:

1. What is your definition of a "Mature" person?

2. Is "Maturity" linked somehow to age?

3. Are you really mature if you describe yourself as such?

Maturity Define

Interesting questions.

1. I think some aspects of a mature person is that they don't take things for granted, and recognize the value of things that are truly of worth, such as education. Respectful, responsible, and knows when to joke and when not to joke, and that sort of thing.

2. I think maturity can come from a combination of age and experience. I think maturity is learned, even if it is learned unconsciously, but there is always an age before which it is not present, and of course it would vary with every individual and their circumstances.

3. I think a mature person would not go around proclaiming to everyone how mature they are. They likely wouldn't really think about it unless someone asked truthfully, and then I think they would think about it and say yes, they are mature.

Define Maturity Health & Special Psychology

I think this is the key point. Age and experience. They go hand in hand with each other. In my dealings with the youth particularly (13-19 and some young adults early 20's. Yes, I have a couple of students that are almost 20 years old *shaking head*) I realize that at that age they feel they are grown ups and they think they have learnt everything they need to learn in life. They even compare themselves to other people who have more experience in life in all sort of matters. They do not see themselves as "young" at all. I know because on my dealings as a teacher when you brought up the topic of them being too young to do something or behave in a particular way, they jumped like little kids and get upset over it. They hate to hear the word "young" . Then, right there is when you can see the immaturity and lack of experience in life.

Maturity Define

I agree that age and experience play a key role in the maturity of a person. However, I've seen many older people act very immature, and vice-versa. Some young people have the quality of being able to learn from other peoples mistakes. If you've heard the saying 'wise beyond their years' or, 'he (she) is an old soul', you know what I mean.

Isn't this the truth? A definition of mature should be one who doesn't want to be thought of as mature.

Maturity Define

This is very true, I suppose the "experience" factor plays an important part on these type of cases.

Define Maturity

1. A mature person has the ability to voluntarily look beyond his or her personal opinions and empathize with others. Thus, he or she can make rational, fair decisions and control his or her own whims. Essentially, a mature person has control of himself, both mentally and physically.

2. Is "maturity" linked somehow to age? Yes. A four-year-old, no matter how advanced, is not mature. He may be mature compared with other children of his age, but not mature in comparison with the world's population. However, in the growth of maturity, it seems easy to stagnate. It seems many adults grow to a certain level of maturity and suddenly plateau for most of their adult lives. Thus, some in their early teens are more mature than some in late middle age.

3. Are you really mature if you describe yourself as such? Well, what is your motivation for doing so? If you are trying to convince others that you are in order to impress them, you have lost control of your pride, and thus you are not mature. If you are trying to show others that you are mature so that they can safely trust you with responsibilities, and if you intend to carry out those responsibilities honorably, you are mature. Maturity must be demonstrated, not just told.

Define Maturity

1. What is your definition of a "mature" person?
Someone who is fully developed mentally and emotionally either for their age or above their age.

2. Is "maturity" linked somehow to age?
I believe that age is link to maturity in certain aspects. One can judge ones maturity based on their age. Such is the case when someone is mature for their age. A four year old may over all be immature, but mature for their age group.

3. Are you really mature if you describe yourself as such?
I really doubt the validity of a statement by someone claiming to be mature.

Define Maturity Psychology Special & Health

Name: Anh

Comments:

1. Does mature entails being independence?

2. Does it equate to educational level? Does knowledge equate maturity? Can a person who has learned a lot be immature still, meaning knowledgeable but not wise?