Millie finds herself unable to adjust to her new job because she doesn't seem to have the work skills necessary to keep her strict boss happy. Millie's predicament would probably best be explained by
A) psychosocial theory
B) Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory
C) the competence-environmental press theory
D) Kohlberg's theory of moral development

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The competence-environmental press theory is most relevant to Millie's situation. This theory suggests that individuals experience stress or discomfort when their competencies do not match the demands or "press" of the environment, in this case, her workplace and the expectations of her strict boss.

Millie Finds Herself Unable to Adjust to Her New Job