What Theory Assumes That an Individual Compares a Standard to an Actual

question 30

Multiple Choice

What theory assumes that an individual compares a standard to an actual outcome and adjusts behavior to bring the outcome into agreement with the standard?

• A)feedback theory
• B)adjustment theory
• C)control theory
• D)comparison theory

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Definitions:

Preconventional

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where an individual's moral reasoning is based primarily on consequences of actions and external rewards or punishments.

Own Interests

Personal advantages or benefits that drive individual actions, choices, or motivations.

Ethical Development

The process of learning and applying concepts of right and wrong behavior, influenced by personal, societal, and situational factors.