Lenny Believes That He Has Very Little Control Over Many

question 15

Multiple Choice

Lenny believes that he has very little control over many things in his life such as health, success in school, and happiness in relationships. Lenny is exhibiting a strong __________.

• A) external locus of control
• B) internal locus of control
• C) desire to affiliate with others
• D) need for cognition

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Definitions:

Sociocultural Theory

The concept that cognitive development is heavily influenced by social interactions and cultural practices.

Cognitive Development

The process by which a person learns to reason, solve problems, and understand the world around them through stages, as proposed by theorists like Piaget.

Vygotsky

A seminal theorist in developmental psychology, known for his emphasis on the sociocultural influences on cognitive development.

Zone Of Proximal Development

A concept developed by Lev Vygotsky that represents the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.