In the Theory of Personal Control Developed by Heckhausen, Wrosch

question 107

Multiple Choice

In the theory of personal control developed by Heckhausen, Wrosch, and Schulz, changing one's goals is referred to as

• A) primary control.
• B) secondary control.
• C) possible selves.
• D) problem-focused coping mechanism.

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