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…mehr
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.
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
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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