Social Psychologists Define the Need to Belong as the Desire

question 174

Multiple Choice

Social psychologists define the need to belong as the desire to ____.

• A) fit in, or be accepted by, individuals or groups of individuals
• B) form and maintain close, lasting relationships with other individuals
• C) feel that one contributes to a cause or purpose larger than oneself
• D) communicate with others and/or maintain interpersonal contact with others on a regular, ongoing basis

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Definitions:

Challenging

Referring to a task or situation that is demanding and tests one's abilities or resources.

Optimal Level

The most favorable, effective, or desirable degree or quantity of something for achieving a specific outcome.

Individualizing Rewards

Tailoring reward systems to meet the specific needs, desires, or achievements of individual employees.

Expectancy Theory Component

Refers to elements of the expectancy theory of motivation, which suggests that individuals are motivated to act in a certain way based on their expectation that the act will be followed by a desired outcome.