Question

Lindsey argues that she is not responsible for any of her bad behavior as she is driven by biological and environmental factors over which she has no control. This belief exemplifies the _________ position on development.

Answer 1

Answer:

Passivity

Explanation:

Passivity is a phenomenon which reflects that the central characteristic is the conviction that one can not influence one's own body, emotions, or thoughts any more. The person thinks they are being guided by some external force to feel emotions, want to do activities, take actions or feel physical sensations.

The patient believes that sensation are being imposed.

Lindsey believes that she is not responsible for any of her bad behavior, she explains that the biological and environmental factors are responsible and she has no control over them. This belief reflects the PASSIVITY position on development. Lindsey believes that one's thoughts or actions can be influenced or controlled by an external agent.