02548cam a22003373u 4500 59826 UtSlPG 20260610134358.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 23010187 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Thomas, William Isaac, 1863-1947 The Unadjusted Girl, With Cases and Standpoint for Behavior Analysis Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-06-27 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Unadjusted Girl, With Cases and Standpoint for Behavior Analysis" by William I. Thomas is a sociological study written in the early 20th century. This work dives into the complexities of human behavior, particularly focusing on the so-called "unadjusted" individuals, such as delinquents, and explores the social and psychological factors that contribute to their behavior. Thomas employs case studies to illustrate his theories on the interplay between innate human instincts and societal influences. The opening of the book sets a thoughtful and analytical tone, establishing that understanding human behavior requires an investigation beyond simple categorizations of individuals. Thomas begins by discussing the fundamental wishes that drive human action, such as the desire for new experiences and the need for security. He emphasizes that maladjustment in individuals arises not from inherent flaws but from the effects of societal pressures and personal experiences. Through this lens, he reflects on the cases of girls and women categorized as delinquents, suggesting that their behavior is a manifestation of deeper emotional and social conflicts rather than mere moral failings. The stage is set for a detailed exploration of how societal constructs influence individual behavior and mental health. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Young women Female juvenile delinquents -- Case studies Dummer, Ethel S., 1866-1954 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59826 100652 100652