Sociologists study how U.S. society defines adulthood throug…

Sociologists study how U.S. society defines adulthood through culturally expected milestones, such as completing education, achieving financial independence, moving out of your parents’ home, working full time, and getting married and starting a family—markers often seen as necessary to be considered a “real adult.” U.S. culture often emphasizes individual achievement, financial success, and independence as key parts of becoming an adult. These shared ideas are best described as

Lenny is 25 years old and has had multiple arrests for assau…

Lenny is 25 years old and has had multiple arrests for assaults, theft, and drug use. He has hurt strangers, friends, and family and has never shown any remorse or regret. Following his last arrest, Lenny met with a social worker who told him about antisocial personality disorder; he is now convinced that is “what’s wrong” with him. Lenny recently went to a local community mental health center and asked to be treated by a psychotherapist. The problem with this story is that