What Is Equity Theory? Use It to Explain Why a Doctor

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Essay

What is equity theory? Use it to explain why a doctor who earns $100 000 per year might be more dissatisfied with her job than a plumber who earns $50 000.

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Definitions:

Adaptors

Nonverbal behaviors that satisfy a personal need and help a person adapt or respond to the immediate situation.

Illustrators

Nonverbal gestures that accompany speech, often used to emphasize or clarify verbal messages, such as pointing or using hand movements.

Affect Displays

Nonverbal behaviors that communicate emotions.

Cognitive

Pertaining to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, and judging.