What Is the Focus of the Life-Events Approach to Middle

question 137

Multiple Choice

What is the focus of the life-events approach to middle adulthood?

• A) intellectual crises
• B) stages of development
• C) physical declines that lead to depression
• D) challenges and changes that people face during this time

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Definitions:

Objective Measure

An assessment tool that is based on observable and measurable facts, minimizing personal biases and interpretations.

Festinger

Leon Festinger was a psychologist known for his theory of cognitive dissonance, which describes the discomfort experienced when holding conflicting thoughts.

Self-perception Theory

A theory suggesting individuals infer their own attitudes and emotions by observing their own behavior and the context in which it occurs.

Locus Of Control

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