Jeff Has Known for Some Time That the Health Clinic

question 17

Multiple Choice

Jeff has known for some time that the health clinic that he works at is planning to close permanently. However, he chooses to ignore this information and hopes that his employment will continue. According to Hopson and Adams, he is likely to be in this transition stage.

• A) immobilization
• B) internalization
• C) minimization
• D) testing out

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Definitions:

Control Theory

A theory in sociology and criminology that explains an individual's bond to society prevents them from engaging in antisocial behavior.

Adult Deviance

Nonconformity to established adult norms and values, often resulting in negative societal reactions.

Retreatist Subculture

A social group that rejects both the societal goals and the means to achieve them, retreating from society's expectations.

Double Failures

Situations or instances where two simultaneous shortcomings or losses occur.