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

question 100

Multiple Choice

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

• A)too much on change and too little on stability.
• B)too little on common life events that do not significantly alter development.
• C)too much on the concept of midlife crisis to explain development.
• D)too little on universal coping strategies that minimize the effects of major life events.

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure where many firms offer products or services that are similar but not perfect substitutes, leading to competition based on factors other than price.

Excess Capacity

A situation where a business has more production facilities, resources, or capability than currently needed to meet demand.

Nonprice Competition

Competitive strategies used by companies to attract customers through methods other than lowering prices, such as product quality, service, and marketing.

Variety

Refers to the range of different products, services, or choices available in a particular area or sector.