: Immature individuals may have unrealistic expectations, such as wanting friends to be constantly available, or using the "silent treatment" as a form of emotional punishment. 2. Developmental and Biological Immaturity
: A pop-psychology term for adults who avoid responsibilities and maintain a "never-growing" lifestyle. imature
: This often stems from early environments where healthy emotional development was not supported. Children may develop "role selves" to please parents, pushing their true selves deep within. a limited lack of empathy
: Common behaviors include chronic self-absorption, a limited lack of empathy, an inability to take responsibility (blaming others), and frequent impulsive emotional outbursts or "tantrums". imature