Given That We Try to Understand How Others Have Defined

question 101

Multiple Choice

Given that we try to understand how others have defined situations, why might expressions given off seem like more trustworthy guides than expressions given?

• A) Expressions given off are easy to use in deceptive ways.
• B) It is harder to manipulate expressions given off.
• C) Expressions given are almost never intentional.
• D) Expressions given off are almost always verbal and intentional.
• E) Expressions given are meant to communicate something, whereas expressions given off are sometimes accidental.

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Definitions:

Content Theories

Theories that aim to explain the specific things that motivate individuals at work, such as needs and desires.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposing that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy from physiological needs to safety, love and belonging, esteem, and finally self-actualization; individuals are motivated by the need they have not yet satisfied.

Alderfer's ERG Theory

A model in motivational psychology that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.

Herzberg's Two-factor

A theory that suggests job satisfaction and dissatisfaction arise from two separate groups of factors: motivators and hygiene factors.