The Life-Events Approach to Understanding Adult Development Has Been Criticized

question 70

Multiple Choice

The life-events approach to understanding adult development has been criticized because it:

• A)focuses on major life events but not on daily experiences as stressors.
• B)claims that most life events do not significantly alter one's development.
• C)focuses too much on the concept of midlife crisis to explain development.
• D)suggests too many different levels of events in explaining adult development.

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Definitions:

Acquiescent

Displaying agreement or compliance without protest or enthusiasm.

Incrementalism

Systematic progression of a relationship through each of the de-escalation stages.

Bilateral Dissolution

Refers to the mutual agreement between two parties to end or dissolve a relationship or agreement.

Unhappiness

A state of dissatisfaction or sadness, often resulting from unmet expectations or difficulties in one’s life or surroundings.