Whether a Building Will Withstand Ground Shaking During an Earthquake

question 46

Multiple Choice

Whether a building will withstand ground shaking during an earthquake depends on

• A)the engineering of the building.
• B)the intensity of the ground shaking.
• C)the material on which the building was built.
• D)the engineering of the building,the intensity of the ground shaking,and the material on which the building was built.

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Definitions:

Expectancy

In the context of motivational theories, the belief or perception that one's effort will result in attainment of desired performance goals.

Instrumentality

A perception or belief about the degree to which performance leads to the attainment of outcomes or rewards.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that a particular event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1, where 1 represents certainty.

Good Job

A term of praise or acknowledgment used to express approval of someone's performance or effort in a task or responsibility.