In the theory of personal control developed by Heckhausen, Wrosch, and Schulz, control is viewed as
A) a motivational system that regulates individuals' abilities to control important outcomes over the life span.
B) the give and take of mechanisms that regulate human behavior.
C) minimizing the impact of failures in performance.
D) none of these are correct

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The theory of personal control developed by Heckhausen, Wrosch, and Schulz views control as a motivational system that regulates individuals' abilities to control important outcomes over the life span. This theory emphasizes the importance of individuals' beliefs and expectations about their abilities to control outcomes, and how these beliefs can impact their motivation and behavior. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B and C are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the theory of personal control discussed.

In the Theory of Personal Control Developed by Heckhausen, Wrosch