Eccentric Contraction

question 54

Multiple Choice

Eccentric contraction

• A) generates force without changing the length of the muscle.
• B) shortens the muscle.
• C) pulls the insertion toward the origin.
• D) generates force as the muscle lengthens.

Grasp the role of individual differences in the job characteristics model and their implication for job design.

Understand the basics of expectancy theory including its components (expectancy, instrumentality, and valence) and their relationships.

Recognize the principles of equity theory, including inputs, outcomes, and the concept of fairness in comparison with others.

Identify the various motivation models and how they explain motivation in organizational settings.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency to view one’s successes as stemming from internal factors and one’s failures as stemming from external factors.

Sternberg's Triangular Model

A theory of love suggesting that intimacy, passion, and commitment are the three components that define all human love relationships.

Amygdala

A part of the limbic system that apparently facilitates stereotypical aggressive responses.

Aggressive Reactions

Responses characterized by anger or hostility, often as a result of provocation or frustration.