Vinnie Knows That If He Exerts Enough Effort He Will

question 28

Multiple Choice

Vinnie knows that if he exerts enough effort he will receive an A in his organizational behavior course. If Vinnie receives an A, he will graduate magna cum laude. Vinnie does not really care if he graduates with honors, as long as he graduates. What does expectancy theory predict about Vinnie's behavior?

• A) Vinnie will study hard for his organizational behavior examinations.
• B) Vinnie will not study hard for his organizational behavior examinations.
• C) Vinnie will cheat on his examinations to get an
• D) It is impossible to predict Vinnie's behavior from the information given.

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Definitions:

Social Interest

A concept introduced by Alfred Adler, referring to an individual's attitude towards and awareness of being part of a community and the inclination to contribute positively to it.

Collective Unconscious

A concept introduced by Carl Jung that describes a segment of the unconscious mind formed from inherited memories and experiences, shared universally among humans.

Individual Psychology

A psychological framework which emphasizes understanding the uniqueness of each individual and how they strive for success and cope with feelings of inferiority.

Indivisible Whole

A concept referring to something that cannot be divided into smaller parts without losing its essential nature or function.