Which Theory Would Predict That the Violence Between World Trade

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which theory would predict that the violence between World Trade Organization (WTO) protestors and the WTO officials and riot police would get worse as the protestors became increasingly successful in shutting down the WTO Millennium Round of talks?

• A) solidarity theory
• B) race-aggression theory
• C) crowd contagion theory
• D) strain theory

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Definitions:

Comparable Worth

The concept that jobs of equal value to an organization should receive equal pay, regardless of the gender or minority status of the job holders.

Valence

The value an individual places on the expected outcome of an action or behavior, which can influence their motivation.

Instrumentality

In the context of motivation theory, the belief that a certain behavior will lead to achieving a desired outcome or reward.

Positive Instrumentalities

The belief that if one performs well, this will lead to valued outcomes or rewards.