Describe Lewin's person¬environment interaction equation.
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In 1936, Kurt Lewin conceptualized person-environment interactions in the equation B = f(P, E). Simply put, this means that behavior is a function of both the person and the environment. Theories such as competence and environmental press, congruence, stress and coping, and everyday competence can be traced back to this common beginning.
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Oliver has difficulty paying attention in school. He has symptoms that include impulsiveness, hyperactivity, and inattention. Oliver's symptoms are consistent with:
a. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder b. eating disorder c. panic anxiety disorder d. manic depression
Higher levels of conversation orientation in a family have been shown to be associated with which of the following?
A. higher levels of depression in teens B. lower levels of depression in teens C. fewer face-to-face interactions with same-sex peers D. more face-to-face interactions with same-sex peers
Six methodologies for measuring need are explored in this chapter of the text. List and define the methodologies and discuss their strengths and limitations.
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The product developers at Insta-Food create partially cooked meals that are only heated at the company's restaurants. This ensures that the meals taste the same in every restaurant and also saves the company the expense of hiring cooks. Which concept does this illustrate?
A. the iron cage B. the tragedy of the commons C. the free-rider problem D. McDonaldization