The Buddhist Sect That Taught That Devotion Alone Could Lead

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Buddhist sect that taught that devotion alone could lead to enlightenment and release was

• A) the Mahayana.
• B) the Pure Land.
• C) Zen.
• D) the White Lotus.
• E) Tantrism.

Identify the effects of cognitive dissonance on behavior and decision-making.

Understand the concept of locus of control and its impact on attitudes towards life and work.

Distinguish between the characteristics and behavioral implications of extraversion and introversion.

Grasp the importance of attitude in determining job satisfaction and personal happiness.

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Definitions:

Valence

The value to the individual of various work outcomes.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that suggests individuals assess their job satisfaction based on the ratio of inputs to outcomes and compare it to the perceived ratio of others.

Expectancy Theory

Argues that work motivation is determined by individual beliefs regarding effort–performance relationships and work outcomes.

Process Theories

Examine the thought processes that motivate individual behavior.