When Walter is asked by his friends how he is going to deal with some recent changes that have occurred in his life, he just smiles and says, "Oh, I don't know! I guess I'll just do what I've always done." Walter is clearly a proponent of ____ theory.

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Walter's statement about dealing with recent changes by doing what he's always done suggests that he believes in continuity and maintaining consistency in his behavior and actions. Choice A, consistency, is also a possibility, but continuity better reflects the idea that Walter is not planning any significant changes in his response to the changes in his life. Choices C and D are not as relevant or applicable to the situation described.

When Walter Is Asked by His Friends How He Is