Some People Have Difficulty Coping with the Changes Brought on by Developmental

question 7

Multiple Choice

Some people have difficulty coping with the changes brought on by developmental transitions in life.These life stages may include:​

• A) ​Early shaping experiences
• B) ​Prejudice and discrimination
• C) ​Going to high school
• D) ​Role status, conflict and strain

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias that involves attributing positive events to one's own character but attributing negative events to external factors, thereby protecting self-esteem.

Attributions

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events, attributing them to internal dispositions or external situations.

Favorable

Describes something that is advantageous, positive, or beneficial in nature.

Attribution Theory

A concept in psychology that explains how individuals pinpoint the causes of their own and others' behavior.