Which of the Following Is True About the Assumptions Made

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the assumptions made by developmental and life course theories?

• A) They believe that interactions between individuals and their environments produce motivation for behavior.
• B) They vary in their commitment to free will.
• C) They embrace soft determinism or indeterminism.
• D) They believe that humans shape and are shaped by their environments.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Thwarted Belongingness

The feeling of not being accepted or belonging to a community or group, often linked to feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Hopelessness

A state of despair and pessimism about the future, often associated with depression and a lack of motivation or energy to pursue future goals.

Robert Burton

A scholar and cleric who wrote "The Anatomy of Melancholy," exploring the subject of depression in the early 17th century.

Anatomy Of Melancholy

A comprehensive exploration of the causes, symptoms, and treatments of melancholy and depression, traditionally referencing Robert Burton's 17th-century work.