A 35-year-old woman feels concerned about her career because she believes that, by this age, she should have advanced further than she has by now. Her concern would be best explained by which theoretical approach to understanding development?

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The life course perspective emphasizes that development is influenced by historical and sociocultural context, as well as individual choice and agency. This woman's concern about her career advancement at age 35 may be influenced by broader cultural expectations and norms about what a successful career trajectory looks like.

A 35-Year-Old Woman Feels Concerned About Her Career Because She