Account Quote by Gordon W. Allport
“The primary problem in the psychology of becoming is to account for the transformation by which the unsocialized infant becomes an adult with structured loves, hates, loyalties, and interests, capable of taking his place in a complexly ordered society.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Personality Theory, Gordon W. Allport, 1937
The core issue is explaining how an infant develops into an adult with complex emotions and social loyalties.
In simple terms: How children become adults with structured feelings and loyalties.
Key Takeaway
Understand the developmental transformation process.
Themes
development
psychology
socialization
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
theoretical
educational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- therapy
- community building
Key Concepts
identity formation
emotional development
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors most shape adult identity?
- How do cultural contexts influence this transformation?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may oversimplify individual variation.
