The Research of Edwin Lock Assumes That Behavior Is a Result

question 107

Multiple Choice

The research of Edwin Lock assumes that behavior is a result of

• A)the requirements established by the organization.
• B)the organizational culture.
• C)conscious goals and intentions.
• D)the internal organizational forces to increase profits.
• E)its consequences.

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Definitions:

Informed Consent

A process whereby individuals are provided with all relevant information regarding a procedure or experiment, allowing them to make a voluntary and informed decision about participation.

Experiment

A deliberate manipulation of a variable to see if corresponding changes in behavior result, allowing the determination of cause-and-effect relationships.

Experimenter Effects

Unintentional cues or biases from the experimenter that can influence the outcome of a study or the behavior of participants.

Unintended Changes

Alterations that occur without deliberate planning or goal-setting, often unexpectedly affecting environments or systems.