Ability to treat risk does not define maturity. I agree there is a strong correlation however there are people that are mature at a young age and older people who act childishly due to their experiences. Also just cause an expert says something is true doesn't necessarily mean it is. That would be bias. Did you critically appraise the evidence? Or just took it as a fact based off a website? The brain is always changing so technically it is never fully developed.
From Wikipedia, not the best source but a good starting point. "In psychology, maturity is the ability to respond to the environment in an appropriate manner. This response is generally learned rather than instinctive, and is not determined by one's age."
I hope you have been enlightened.
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Originally Posted by BadMoon
I disagree. It's documented that the human brain treats risk far differently at age 25 and under. So yes, age does define maturity. Unless you know something the rest of the experts don't. Please enlighten us.
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