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Question 1

Selective optimization with compensation model (Hint: What does it suggest about development/goals?)

Answer 1

Suggests development occurs as we continuously update our personal goals to match the resources available to attain those goals

Question 2

Primary control strategies (Hint: What does it involve)

Answer 2

Involve bringing the environment in line with one’s desires and goals

Question 3

What does the multidimensionality of personal control mean?

Answer 3

One’s sense of control depends on which domain, such as intelligence or health, is being assessed

Question 4

Cognitive style

Answer 4

How we approach solving problems

Question 5

Immunizing mechanisms (Hint: What do they alter)

Answer 5

Alter the effects of self-discrepant evidence