Human Growth and Development / Unit 12 HGD 1664 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Social Investment and the Maturity Principle
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The idea
Social investment theory holds that committing to adult roles, work and partnership, drives personality change; the maturity principle says traits shift toward what adult roles demand.
In practice
A new parent becoming more conscientious as routines, schedules and responsibilities grow.
Where people slip
Studies across many cultures support the theory.
Your place on the trail
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