Kato Is Devastated When His Girlfriend Breaks Up with Him

question 135

Multiple Choice

Kato is devastated when his girlfriend breaks up with him and he blames it on his quick temper and the lack of effort he put into the relationship. Kato is using a(n) _____ to explain the breakup.

• A) internal locus of control
• B) external locus of control
• C) learned helplessness approach
• D) social-cognitive approach

Distinguish between normative and nonnormative life events and their implications for development.

Understand the influence of gender socialization and gender schemas on children's development.

Recognize the role of play in children's psychosocial development according to Erikson.

Differentiate between various forms of aggression and understand their implications in early childhood.

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition and conflict between groups for limited resources.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms, and which may attract social disapproval or sanction.

Power

The power to control or shape the actions of others and steer the direction of events.

Type of Deviance

Categorizations within deviant behavior that contrast with societal norms, including criminal and non-criminal acts.