A Small Number of the Contributors to Any Field Typically

question 8

Multiple Choice

A small number of the contributors to any field typically produce a disproportionately large share of its accomplishments despite the fact that their less productive professional colleagues are fairly comparable in raw ability. This best illustrates the importance of

• A) social leadership.
• B) achievement motivation.
• C) set points.
• D) 360-degree feedback.

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Definitions:

Symbols

Objects, figures, or characters used to represent abstract concepts, ideas, or phenomena.

Customs

Traditional practices, rules, and ways of behavior that are typical of a particular community or society.

Just World Belief

The cognitive bias to believe that the world is fundamentally fair, leading to the assumption that actions always result in appropriate consequences.

Uncertainty-Identity Theory

A social psychological theory that suggests people join groups to reduce feelings of uncertainty about themselves and the world.