A New Teacher Often Makes Less Than a Teacher with 20

question 90

Multiple Choice

A new teacher often makes less than a teacher with 20 years' experience because of:

• A)discrimination.
• B)differences in human capital.
• C)efficiency wages.
• D)differences in physical capital.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory Component

Refers to elements of the expectancy theory of motivation, which suggests that individuals are motivated to act in a certain way based on their expectation that the act will be followed by a desired outcome.

Valences of Outcomes

Valences of outcomes refer to the desirability of the results of actions, which can either be positive, attracting a person towards a behavior, or negative, deterring them from it.

Outcome Valences

The perceived attractiveness or desirability of an outcome, influencing how much effort people are willing to put in to achieve it.

Expectancy Theory

A motivation theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to engage in behaviors if they believe that the effort will lead to a favorable outcome.