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If researchers find that the Great Recession of 2008 led to large numbers of middle-class people experiencing downward mobility to the lower-middle class, it would be an example of


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Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that people are motivated to maintain a balance between their inputs and outputs comparable to others in similar situations.

Negative Inequity

A perception that arises when an individual feels they are receiving less than they are giving or less than others are receiving in similar situations.

Positive Inequity

A situation in which an individual perceives that they are receiving more from a relationship or exchange than they are contributing, potentially leading to feelings of guilt or obligation.

Content Theories

Theories that explore the specific factors that motivate individuals at work, focusing on individual needs and desires.

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