As a Consumer of Research, It Is Important to Review

question 2

Multiple Choice

As a consumer of research, it is important to review references in order to…

• A) Determine if researchers included current references
• B) Ascertain if the references are from credible, peer-reviewed sources
• C) Help you more easily identify other studies on your topic
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Motivation And Ability

Fundamental drivers of human behavior in organizational settings, where motivation refers to the willingness to perform actions, and ability refers to the capability of performing those actions.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory that posits individuals derive part of their self-concept from their perceived membership in a relevant social group, influencing their behavior and attitudes.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.