Explain the Principles of Agency Theory, Including the Issues It

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Essay

Explain the principles of agency theory, including the issues it addresses. What are some effective ways to deal with agency problems, as implied or stated by agency theory?

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Definitions:

Social Referencing

The process by which individuals look to others in their environment for cues on how to react or feel about unfamiliar situations or stimuli.

Insecure Attachment

A type of emotional bond which is marked by anxiety or avoidance in relationships, stemming from inconsistent caregiver responses in early life.

Deferred Imitation

The ability to remember and replicate an action observed at a previous time, even when the model is no longer present.

Echolalia

The automatic and immediate repetition of words or phrases spoken by others, often observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder and certain other conditions.