Heckhausen's Theory of Social Timing Suggests That the Stronger the _____

question 57

Multiple Choice

Heckhausen's theory of social timing suggests that the stronger the _____ between a person's social role sequence and developmental norms, the less stress he or she will have in life.

• A) correlation
• B) intersection
• C) standard deviation
• D) gap

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Definitions:

Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to an individual's belief about the extent to which their actions influence outcomes.

Social-Learning Approach

A theory that suggests individuals learn social behavior (e.g., aggression) through observation, imitation, and modeling, involving processes like reinforcement and punishment.

Ohio State University

A public research university located in Columbus, Ohio, known for its significant contributions to various fields of study, including psychology.

Julian Rotter

An American psychologist best known for his development of social learning theory and the concept of locus of control.