John Was Late for Work After Being Caught in a Traffic

question 6

Multiple Choice

John was late for work after being caught in a traffic jam. Then he got caught in the rain walking from the parking garage to his office. John's experiences are best described as

• A)life events.
• B)trauma.
• C)hassles.
• D)anxiety.
• E)distress.

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Definitions:

Equity Theory

A theory in social psychology that explains how individuals perceive fairness in the distribution of resources and rewards, influencing their motivation and satisfaction.

Goal-Setting Theory

An organizational framework positing that specific and challenging goals, along with appropriate feedback, facilitate improved worker performance.

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