Principles of Social Perception Received Further Development in the Studies

question 46

True/False

Principles of social perception received further development in the studies by Leon Festinger, the author of the theory of cognitive dissonance, one of the most recognizable theories in social psychology today.

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Definitions:

Hawthorne Studies

The Hawthorne Studies were a series of experiments conducted in the 1920s and 1930s that studied the effects of physical conditions on productivity and later shifted to the psychological aspects, significantly influencing the human relations movement in organizational management.

Motivating Workers

The process of incentivizing employees to improve their performance and productivity.

Theory X

McGregor’s traditional view of management whereby it is assumed that workers generally dislike work and must be forced to do their jobs.