The Process by Which People Plan and Make Choices to Control

question 18

Multiple Choice

The process by which people plan and make choices to control their lives is referred to as ______.

• A) historical and geographical location
• B) social embeddedness
• C) agency and personal control
• D) timing and mastery

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Definitions:

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, which contributes to the population's ability to adapt to varying environments.

Essentialism

A philosophical doctrine emphasizing the discovery and recognition of immutable essential characteristics that define entities, concepts, or categories.

Essentialist Arguments

Claims that certain behaviors, attributes, or interests are biologically determined and inherent to specific groups, dismissing social or cultural influences.

Historical Variability

Refers to the changes and variations in historical phenomena over time, demonstrating how events, practices, and societal norms evolve.