Compared with Their Parent's Generation,a Greater Number of Today's Young

question 82

Multiple Choice

Compared with their parent's generation,a greater number of today's young Americans now endorse a more external locus of control.It has been suggested that this generational shift may help explain an associated increase in the rates of

• A) depression.
• B) unrealistic optimism.
• C) mindfulness meditation.
• D) learned helplessness.

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Definitions:

Equation

A mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions, usually connected by an equals sign.

Motivation

The force or process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that explains how perceptions of fairness in the distribution of rewards and resources affect employee satisfaction and output.

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating oneself in relation to others, often to understand one's standing or improve self-image.