Describe Expectancy Theory

question 89

Essay

Describe expectancy theory.

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Definitions:

Happiness

A state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Third Variable Problem

The circumstance where a variable that has not been measured accounts for the relationship between two other variables. Third variables are also known as confounds.

American Psychological Association

A professional organization representing psychology in the United States, aimed at advancing psychology as a science, a profession, and as a means of promoting health and human welfare.

APA Guidelines

Standards set by the American Psychological Association that govern ethics, research, and practice within the field of psychology.