Brad and Tom Are Studying for Their Child Development Exam

question 27

Multiple Choice

Brad and Tom are studying for their child development exam. Brad claims that basic parts of the information- processing theory include content knowledge, assimilation, strategies, and basic processes. Tom tells Brad that one of these parts is not correct. Which part should Tom identify as not correct?

• A)content knowledge
• B)assimilation
• C)strategies
• D)basic processes

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Definitions:

Work Outcomes

refer to the results or outputs of employee efforts, which can include productivity, quality of work, and job satisfaction.

Valence

In psychology, the intrinsic attractiveness or averseness of an event, object, or situation, often related to the anticipated satisfaction from an outcome.

Expectancy

In the context of motivational theories, the belief or perception that one's effort will result in attainment of desired performance goals.

Instrumentality

A perception or belief about the degree to which performance leads to the attainment of outcomes or rewards.