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Marty Has Been a Nurse for 15 Years

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Marty has been a nurse for 15 years. When she first started her career, she never missed a day of work, exhibited a wonderfully caring "bedside manner." She even volunteered for special teaching assignments. However, in the last several years, she tells her husband that the patients are overly demanding and they, as well as the doctors, do not appreciate any of her hard work. Marty feels "used up" and feels each day at work that she is "just going through the motions" hoping to get through the day. Mary is experiencing


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Expectancy Theory

A psychological theory proposing that people are motivated to act in a certain way based on their expectation of the outcome and its attractiveness.

Reinforcement Theory

A theory in psychology that describes behavior as being driven by external rewards or punishments.

Need Hierarchy

A theory suggesting that people are motivated to fulfill basic needs before moving on to other, more advanced needs.

Self-actualization

The realization or fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities, considered as a fundamental concept in humanistic psychology.

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