Researchers in One Study Found That Residents in an Old-Age

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Multiple Choice

Researchers in one study found that residents in an old-age home were more active and healthier when they were given additional control over the events in their daily lives.This finding is consistent with theory and research on

• A)self-efficacy.
• B)locus of control.
• C)behavior modification.
• D)learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Adoption Studies

Research methods that compare adopted children to their biological and adoptive families to understand the influence of genetics and environment on development.

Genetic Influence

Genetic influence involves the impact of genes inherited from one's parents on physical traits, behaviors, and susceptibilities to certain conditions.

Personalities

The unique combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual.

Parents

Guardians or caretakers who are responsible for raising and nurturing children, providing them with emotional and physical support.