Difference between revisions of "Mental Ossification Curve"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
(expanded a bit) |
(slightly improved; needs much more development) |
||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
For most people, the greatest hardening occurs somewhere in the teenage years. | For most people, the greatest hardening occurs somewhere in the teenage years. | ||
| − | Personal events, like having children, can shift the curve dramatically. For example, some opponents of the death penalty change their views after they have children and want | + | Personal events, like having children, can shift the curve dramatically. For example, some opponents of the [[death penalty]] completely change their views after they have children and want meaningful retribution and deterrence against criminals who harm children. |
(a start) | (a start) | ||
Revision as of 15:16, September 1, 2008
A Mental Ossification Curve describes the hardening in a person's views with age.
For most people, the greatest hardening occurs somewhere in the teenage years.
Personal events, like having children, can shift the curve dramatically. For example, some opponents of the death penalty completely change their views after they have children and want meaningful retribution and deterrence against criminals who harm children.
(a start)