Ongoing Gravesian Research Project

Dr. Graves' theory was derived from many sources. However, one of the most interesting was the analysis of "conceptions of the mature adult personality in operation" which he gathered over a period of years. These were analyzed and compared with many other psychological measures. From those data, he derived the Emergent Cyclical Levels of Existence Theory.

Join a renewal of this research by composing and submitting your own conception of the mature human being. The more thorough the better, though anything from a couple of sentences to a short paper will be of use. You may view the statements made by others after you submit your thoughts.

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