Equity Theory Deals with a Person's Perceived Expectations of the Rewards

question 17

True/False

Equity theory deals with a person's perceived expectations of the rewards that follow certain behaviors.

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Definitions:

Deinstitutionalization

Movement in which thousands of mental patients were released from mental institutions; a result of the patients’ rights movement, which was aimed at stopping the dehumanization of mental patients and at restoring their basic legal rights.

Patients' Rights Movement

A socio-political movement advocating for the protection and respect of patients' rights in healthcare settings.

Community-Based Treatment

A holistic therapeutic approach that involves treating individuals within their own communities, utilizing local resources and support networks.

Biomedical Approach

A perspective within medical sciences that seeks to understand health and illness through biological principles.