Which One of the Following Illustrates the Role of Expectancy

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following illustrates the role of expectancy in motivation?

• A)Antonio plays for hours on end in the sandbox.
• B)Bernie's younger brother almost drowned last year.
• C)Chip's parents promise him a new bike if he can learn the alphabet.
• D)Drew is pretty sure he can learn to hit a baseball if his older sister helps him.

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Definitions:

Trusts

Legal entities that companies form to consolidate their market power and limit competition, often associated with monopolies in historical contexts.

Monopoly Pricing

A market situation where a single firm controls the production and sale of a product with no close substitutes, allowing it to charge higher prices.

Late 1800s

A period characterized by significant industrial, social, and technological changes, occurring in the 19th century.

Sherman Antitrust Act

A landmark federal statute in the U.S. passed in 1890 to prohibit monopolistic business practices and ensure competition in the marketplace.