Question

Frank worked as a professional cabinet maker most of his adult life. He very much enjoyed this work, but is now somewhat limited in his physical ability to handle large pieces of carpentry. Frank currently builds smaller pieces of furniture such as chairs and coffee tables. Which of the following explains Frank's behavior?
(a)- Optimistic theory(b)- Continuity theory(c)- Pessimistic

Answer 1

Answer:(b)- Continuity theory

Explanation:

Continuity Theory states that people in their middle age and adult stage will adjust their choices in order to keep their existing structures

In order for people to keep continuing in the same path they had strated in their youthful years they adapt by using those skills they obtained during those times in situations that seems similar.

This is done so that a person may maintain their existing psychological and social patterns.

The person applies their past acquired experiences to ensure they don't lose what they had.

Frank worked as a cabinet maker but now he has been limited by his physcal ability to handle such big tasks however to ensure that there is some continuity in what he is used to,he applies all the skills he learnt whilst making cabinet to now make small pieces of furniture.