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Developmental Regulation in Adulthood
Age-Normative and Sociostructural Constraints as Adaptive Challenges
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The life-span theory of control emphasizes the importance of regulating one's environment for adaptive functioning throughout life. It distinguishes between primary control, which affects the external world, and secondary control, which optimizes internal resources for effective action. The book presents a series of studies showcasing the diverse ways humans navigate developmental challenges across different ages and contexts. It offers valuable insights for researchers in social and developmental psychology, sociology, and anthropology, contributing to the understanding of human behavior and development.
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Developmental Regulation in Adulthood, Jutta Heckhausen
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- Title
- Developmental Regulation in Adulthood
- Subtitle
- Age-Normative and Sociostructural Constraints as Adaptive Challenges
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jutta Heckhausen
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 264
- ISBN13
- 9780521027137
- Category
- Psychology
- Description
- The life-span theory of control emphasizes the importance of regulating one's environment for adaptive functioning throughout life. It distinguishes between primary control, which affects the external world, and secondary control, which optimizes internal resources for effective action. The book presents a series of studies showcasing the diverse ways humans navigate developmental challenges across different ages and contexts. It offers valuable insights for researchers in social and developmental psychology, sociology, and anthropology, contributing to the understanding of human behavior and development.