What Is a Psychological Contract

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is a psychological contract?

• A) The extent to which people perceive they are being treated equitably by their organization
• B) The set of expectations held by an individual as to what he or she will contribute to the organization and what the organization will provide in return
• C) The set of psychological attributes or traits that distinguish one individual from another
• D) The attitudes an individual holds toward the employing organization
• E) A contract for psychological counseling provided by the organization

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Definitions:

Social Rejection

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Urban Overload Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that people living in densely populated urban areas experience higher levels of stress and mental fatigue due to the excessive amount of stimuli they are exposed to.

Population Density

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Kin Selection

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