Nancy Schlossberg's Transition Theory States That

question 4

Multiple Choice

Nancy Schlossberg's transition theory states that

• A) change helps adults grow and learn new ways of thinking and behaving.
• B) children are far less susceptible than adults to the negative effects of change.
• C) adults are most likely to persevere through a transition if their efforts will be rewarded.
• D) when people reach adulthood, they transition to a different preferred learning style.

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

A form of learning that occurs through observing the behavior of others and the consequences of that behavior.

Reinforcement

In operant conditioning, any event that strengthens, or increases the frequency of, a desired behavior.

Strengthen Behaviour

The process of increasing the likelihood that a behavior will be repeated through reinforcement or reward.

Learning Theorists

Scholars and psychologists who study and develop theories about how people acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors.