Need Theories of Motivation Are Based on the Assumption That

question 43

Multiple Choice

Need theories of motivation are based on the assumption that

• A)Motivation is a function of the individual's beliefs of what happens if one works hard.
• B)Motivation is a result of the outcomes of one's past behaviors.
• C)Motivation is a function of why people work.
• D)People can satisfy basic human needs in the work setting.

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Definitions:

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning, focusing on observable behaviors rather than internal states.

Habituation Technique

A method used in psychology to reduce the reaction to a repeated stimulus over time, demonstrating one of the simplest forms of learning.

Longitudinal Technique

A research design that involves repeated observations of the same variables over a period of time, often years or decades.

Novelty Technique

A method or strategy employed to capture interest or attention through the introduction of new or unusual elements.