Which of the Following Represents an Achieved Status

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents an achieved status?

• A) being a high school drop-out
• B) acting like your mother when she was your age
• C) having a prescribed sex (male or female)
• D) knowing your particular ethnic descent

Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards and their impact on motivation.

Understand the concept of learned helplessness and its effects on employee motivation and behavior.

Comprehend the importance of expectancy, instrumentality, and valence in Vroom's expectancy-valence theory.

Acknowledge the significance of flexible work arrangements and their impact on employee motivation.

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Definitions:

Parathyroid Gland

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium levels in the blood.

Serum Calcium Levels

The concentration of calcium in the blood, important for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep cycles.

Pineal Gland

The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, which regulates sleep patterns and circadian rhythms.