In the Context of the Job Characteristics Theory, _____, a Core

question 67

Multiple Choice

In the context of the job characteristics theory, _____, a core job dimension, stimulates a critical psychological state that is the degree to which an employee knows and understands, on a continuous basis, how effectively he or she is performing the job.

• A)skill variety
• B)autonomy
• C)feedback
• D)task significance

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Development

Erik Erikson's theory that describes how individuals evolve through various stages of social and psychological growth throughout their life.

Head Start

A program in the United States that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and families.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding, throughout a person's lifespan.

Focus School

An educational institution that concentrates on a specific curriculum or set of skills, targeting particular learning needs or interests.