Matti finds himself unable to adjust to college because he doesn't seem to have the study skills necessary to earn passing grades. Matti'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 proposes that a person's ability to adapt to a new environment is determined by the interaction between their personal competence and the environmental demands or "press." In Matti's case, he lacks the study skills necessary to meet the demands of college coursework, which creates a mismatch between his competence and the environmental press he is facing.

Matti Finds Himself Unable to Adjust to College Because He