Every Life Is Marked by a Number of Notable Events

question 295

Multiple Choice

Every life is marked by a number of notable events, markers, or turning points in personal development known as

• A)moral dilemmas.
• B)developmental tasks.
• C)psychosocial dilemmas.
• D)developmental milestones.

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Definitions:

Emotional Processes

The mechanisms through which emotions are experienced, expressed, regulated, and understood.

Affective Forecasting

Predicting one’s emotional reactions to potential future events. These predictions are often inaccurate.

Self-discrepancy Theory

A theory in social psychology that describes how differences between individuals' actual, ideal, and ought selves can impact their emotional states.

Daily Influence

Daily influence refers to the constant and subtle effects our environment, interactions, and decisions have on our lives day-to-day.