This chapter discusses the evolution that the young adult takes in developing their thought patterns, from adult-based thought processes based on general acceptance of what the adult is saying to independent thinking.
As the young adult develops in their "meaning making" as identified in previous chapters, they are able to independently identify their thoughts - whether or not they have substance or facts/evidence to back up their thoughts. Just the simple act of making a statement whether it be fact based or not, is a step in the right direction.
As we know the brain does not fully develop until the child reaches age 25 (I heard this from the author of the "5 love languages" process). However, adult education and learning help the child develop these new thought patterns, potentially helping them use facts to back up what they are saying. The author refers to this as "self-awareness".
In conclusion, the author states "Adult connotes one's having achieved the composition of the critically-aware self, with its attendant responsibility for the self". I think that's a fair conclusion and summation of how the brain fully develops into the critically aware young adult. This helps from a mentoring perspective in that the mentor can help the mentee further action this development.
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