- [Instructor] Hey Psych2Goers.
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As a quick disclaimer, we wanted our viewers to know
that this is a fun activity video,
and this video should not be taken too seriously
or used as any kind of diagnostic criteria.
With that said, let's continue.
Did you know that not only do you have a physical age
which changes with the ever turning wheel of time,
but that you also have a mental age that will never change.
Different from your physical age,
your mental age is how old you are emotionally
and psychologically.
Your physical age and your mental age
do not have to be the same.
As an adult, you can have a low mental age
processing a childlike view of the world around you.
A young person can have a high mental age
indicating that you're wise beyond your years.
It's important to note
that mental age is also not your IQ number,
but rather an expression of how you feel inside.
Figuring out what your mental age is,
is a great way to become more self-aware.
If you'd like to learn about your mental age now,
grab a pen and paper
or open up the notes app on your device.
You can take this fun quiz to determine your mental age.
There are 10 questions to answer,
so make sure you mark your answers as we go.
Let's begin.
Number one, what do you usually do when you make a mistake?
A, admit you made an error and try to fix it,
B, try to figure out why you made the mistake
in the first place,
or C, laugh at your silly mistake and ask for help
so you don't make another one.
Number two, what's the first thing you do
when a friend cancels plans on you last minute?
A, tell them, "it happens"
and find another way to spend your time.
B, feel upset about it, but move on eventually.
C, try to find another day to hang out
and have fun together.
Number three, how would you normally react
if someone was angry with you?
A, give them space to be angry before talking to them,
B, try to work things out right away,
or C, tell them jokes until they forget their anger.
Number four,
what's the first thing you would do if you won the lottery?
A, pay off your bills and put the rest in a savings account,
B, go on vacation and make new happy memories,
or C, buy that cool thing you've been wanting for awhile.
Number five, what's the first thing you would do
if you had to choose between two equally good things?
A, think on your previous experiences
so you make an informed decision based on facts.
B, make a list of pros and cons
and then choose the option with more pros.
Or C, ask someone for their opinion
and do what they suggest.
Number six, how do you usually handle a major disagreement
in the workplace or in school?
A, calmly discuss the disagreement
and try to come up with a compromise.
B, go to a supervisor or a teacher
who would be able to help figure out what to do.
Or C, get the other person to see your side of things.
Number seven, what would you usually do
if you had a big project due tomorrow?
A, get started on it right away
so you'll be able to relax later.
B, take some time to relax first
and then start working on it as soon as you're done relaxing
or C, alternate between working on it and taking breaks.
Number eight,
which of your responsibilities would you eliminate
if you could?
A, paying bills, B, doing laundry
or C, picking up after yourself.
Number nine, how would you habitually react
when someone compliments you?
A, accept the compliment and give them one in return,
B, accept the compliment and thank whoever complimented you
or C, don't accept the compliment
by saying you don't deserve it.
And number 10,
how do you normally respond when you embarrass yourself?
A, acknowledge and validate your feelings
but realize it doesn't matter in the long run.
B, try to pretend like nothing happened,
but internally obsess over the feeling of embarrassment.
Or C, feel upset over it and possibly even cry.
Okay, are you ready for your results?
If you got mostly As your mental age is between 40 and 55.
Your mindset is more so self-assured and secure.
You tend to think about things in a matured manner.
If you answered B the most,
your mental age is 20 to 40 years old.
You struggle with finding your way
and though it may be difficult,
you always wind up on the right path in the end.
If you answered mostly Cs,
your mental age is between 10 and 20 years old
and your perception of the world is young and bright.
When I took the test,
my mental age was rated higher than my chronological age
and I agree with my results,
I've always kind of felt like an old soul.
Do you feel like your mental age is aligned
with your actual age?
What score did you get?
Let us know in the comments below.
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if you had fun taking the quiz.
The studies and references used
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