Explain Why Change Is a Threat to One's Adjustment

question 15

Essay

Explain why change is a threat to one's adjustment.

Differentiate between wealth and income.

Understand the concept of the feminization of poverty and its increasing trend.

Comprehend the impact of a wife's higher income on marital roles.

Identify and discuss general explanations for poverty.

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Definitions:

Positive Punishment

The addition of an unpleasant stimulus in response to a behavior, with the aim of decreasing the likelihood of that behavior happening again.

Internal Locus of Control

The belief that one controls their own destiny and outcomes are a result of personal actions rather than external factors.

Social Learning

A theory that suggests individuals can learn new behaviors and attitudes through the observation of others, including their peers, parents, and media representations.

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's fate or the outcomes of one's actions are controlled by external forces beyond personal control.