Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Increase

question 212

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most likely to increase your opportunity cost of attending college?

• A) a recession in the economy that made finding a job more difficult
• B) receiving a very attractive offer to start a job today that would permit you to earn about 50 percent more than you expected to make after graduation
• C) the retirement of your favorite professor under whom you hoped to study during the next semester
• D) information indicating that salaries were declining and that there were very few openings for college graduates in your field

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Definitions:

Social Comparison

Social Comparison is the process by which individuals evaluate their own abilities, qualities, and situations against those of others to form judgments about themselves.

Job Characteristics Model

A theory that proposes that the nature of an individual’s job or the characteristics of the work can influence their motivation, satisfaction, and performance.

Kelly's Covariation Model

A theory that explains how people attribute causes to events based on the consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus of the information available.

Internal Factors

Elements within an individual or organization that influence behavior, decisions, and outcomes, such as personal skills or organizational culture.