Participants Are Given a Task That Requires Them to Zoom

question 9

Multiple Choice

Participants are given a task that requires them to zoom in on a mental image in order to inspect a detail.Evidence indicates that

• A)the greater the distance to be zoomed,the more time is required.
• B)the shorter the distance to be zoomed,the more time is required.
• C)zooming in on an image is a virtually instantaneous process.
• D)there is no regular relationship between the amount of zoom and the time required.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A psychological theory that describes the process by which individuals decide on behavioral options, based on their expectations of the reward's value and the likelihood their efforts will lead to expected performance.

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