In the Context of Attention to Locations, Posner Et Al

question 67

Multiple Choice

In the context of attention to locations, Posner et al. (1978) used a technique with valid, invalid, and neutral cues and found that response time was fastest with valid cues. This technique is called:

• A) attentional cuing.
• B) attebtional capture.
• C) selective attention.
• D) shadowing.

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Definitions:

Victor Vroom

A psychologist recognized for formulating the expectancy theory of motivation, which suggests that individual motivation to perform is influenced by expectations of reward and achievable outcomes.

Hygiene Factors

Elements related to job dissatisfaction according to Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory, including company policy, supervision, salary, interpersonal relations, and working conditions.

Dissatisfiers

Factors or elements in a situation or product that can cause dissatisfaction if missing or poorly executed, though their presence does not necessarily increase satisfaction.

Herzberg

Refers to Frederick Herzberg, an American psychologist known for introducing the two-factor theory, also known as Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory, in workplace management.