The meaning-making system focuses on the .
a. predictable nature of humankind
b. diversity of cultures c. search for identity
d. need for stability
Question 2Michael believes that he can influence his personal development by making certain choices and being motivated to succeed. Michael's belief best illustrates which of the following assumptions of the Newman and Newman text?
a. Behavior is best analyzed within the context of a person's environment.
b. Personal development occurs throughout the life span. c. People contribute actively to their development.
d. As people age, they show continuity and change in their personality.
Question 3The of an individual mental processes's behavior provides resources for processing information, solving problems, and navigating reality.
a. separation
b. distinctiveness c. consistency
d. integration
Question 4Individuals' lives show and as they progress through time.
a. continuity; change
b. similarities; assumptions c. differences; assimilation d. expectancy; resignation
Question 5The Newman and Newman text proposes that development is based on .
a. only an individual's psychological ability
b. only an individual's biological ability
c. the interaction of the social, psychological, and biological systems d. the relationship between one's psychological and biological abilities
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