relativistic

(adjective)

Of or relating to the concept that points of view have no absolute truth or validity, and instead have only subjective value according to differences in perception.

Related Terms

Examples of relativistic in the following topics:

  • Cognitive Development in Adolescence

    • Adolescents are more likely to engage in relativistic thinking—in other words, they are more likely to question others' assertions and less likely to accept information as absolute truth.
    • Through experience outside the family circle, they learn that rules they were taught as absolute are actually relativistic.

  • Cognitive Development in Adulthood

    • Early adulthood is a time of relativistic thinking, in which young people begin to become aware of more than simplistic views of right vs. wrong.