SCL 9 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

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SIGNS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MATURITY

MATURE
1. Has a good image of self
2. Is confident/calm
3. Listens to/accepts
criticisms
4. Accepts mistakes
5. Accepts others
suggestions/ideas
6. Understands self
7. Does not need others
approval
8. Learns from mistakes
committed
9. Easily makes decisions
10. Usually
humbling/unassuming
11. Looks outward/is
objective
12. Is open/honest
13. Attitude is
positive/optimistic
14. Is self-disciplined
15. Can make adjustments/is
flexible
16. Is usually calm
17. Is considerate
18. Is energetic/has drive
19. Is goal-oriented
20. Is not defensive in
attitude
21. Is prudent
22. Is patient
23. Is responsible
24. Uses persuasion
25. Easily gives credit,
praise

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IMMATURE
Has a poor image of self
Is self-conscious/tense
Is sensitive about criticism
Not willing to admit mistakes
Cannot appreciate others
ideas
Does not understand self
Needs approval of others
Slow to accept and learn from
mistakes
Cannot make decisions
Thinks highly of self/arrogant
Centered on self/is subjective
Is closed/secretive
Attitude is negative/pessimistic
Unable to discipline self
Unable to make adjustments/is
rigid
Is usually emotional
Is inconsiderate
Is apathetic/lacks drive
Is disoriented
Is on the defensive
Is impulsive
Is impatient
Is usually irresponsible
Argues to get his/her own way
Difficulty in giving credit,
approval

Choose one item marked as a mature quality. Describe/elaborate on the

lines provided below.
Choose one item marked as an immature quality. Describe/elaborate on
the lines provided below.

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