Recent Theories of Roles in Development Emphasize All BUT Which

question 8

Multiple Choice

Recent theories of roles in development emphasize all BUT which of the following?

• A) The numerous roles acquired in early adulthood are simply shed when completed.
• B) With a few exceptions, roles are neither gained nor lost.
• C) Roles change relative to life circumstances.
• D) Today's research involves studying role transitions and adjustments.

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Definitions:

Emergent Norms

Refers to the theory that norms develop spontaneously within social groups to guide behavior in atypical situations.

Nonroutine Collective Action

Spontaneous or unplanned group actions that emerge in response to unexpected events, differing from established patterns of behavior in society.

Social Relationships

Connections between individuals in a society that involve various forms of interaction, communication, and dependency.

Deprivation

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.