Control is learned in infancy and early childhood and is fixed ...

[rmenurse]

Control is learned in infancy and early childhood and is fixed for life.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

A high degree of control has been related to better coping mechanisms, fewer stress effects, and greater mental and physical strength.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

[AISCAMPING]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
FEEDBACK: By whatever nameself-efficacy, internal locus of control, or optimismcontrol is determined by social and environmental factors. It is learned in infancy and childhood, though it can change later in life.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
FEEDBACK: A high degree of control has been related to better coping mechanisms, fewer stress effects, greater mental and physical health, perseverance, higher aspirations and self-esteem, lower anxiety, higher grades, and greater social skills and popularity. People who believe they have control over their lives are high in self-efficacy, have an internal locus of control, and are not characterized by learned helplessness (which involves lack of control).

[rmenurse]

TYSM

[triiciiaa]

Excellent