Vanessa Has an Important Presentation Coming Up at Work, but She

question 159

Multiple Choice

Vanessa has an important presentation coming up at work, but she fears that she will do a poor job. The week before the presentation, she claims that she is feeling under the weather; she leaves work early almost every day and barely practices her presentation at all. Even though she may not realize what she is doing, Vanessa is setting herself up so that she will have an "excuse" in case the presentation does not go well. Social psychologists refer to this pattern of behavior as ____.

• A) self-regulation
• B) the self-reference effect
• C) overjustification
• D) self-handicapping

Distinguish between different types of individuals based on their responses to reward systems (e.g., entitleds, benevolents).

Grasp the principles of expectancy theory and how it influences motivation.

Realize the importance of instrumentality and valence in expectancy theory.

Recognize the significance of goal setting and management by objectives in improving work performance and motivation.

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Definitions:

Minimize Interaction

The action or strategy of decreasing the amount or frequency of communication or contact between individuals or entities.

Intrarole Conflict

A psychological conflict that occurs when an individual perceives incompatible demands within the same role.

Person-Role Conflict

Arises when an individual's personal values or beliefs are in conflict with the expectations or demands of their professional role.

Intrapersonal Conflict

A psychological struggle within one's self, caused by having conflicting desires, beliefs, or values.