Recent Trends in Childbirth Practices in the United States Indicate

question 2

Multiple Choice

Recent trends in childbirth practices in the United States indicate that:

• A) Only 15% of mothers receive prenatal care in the first trimester.
• B) The percentage of Hispanics, non-Hispanic African-Americans, and Caucasians who received prenatal care was essentially the same.
• C) Ninety-nine percent of births occurred in the hospital.
• D) Cesarean births have been declining as a percentage of live births.

Identify and differentiate between the various bases of power as defined by French and Raven.

Understand the impact of group dynamics and leadership on obedience and social conformity.

Explore the effects of personality traits on the use of power tactics and obedience to authority.

Understand different sources of power and their effects on behavior.

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Definitions:

Instrumentality

The belief that performance is related to rewards.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individual motivation to perform is influenced by the expectation that effort will lead to performance and performance to desired rewards.

Need For Affiliation

A psychological drive that motivates individuals to seek social connections, acceptance, and relationships with others.

Adams' Theory

Refers to Equity Theory, proposed by J. Stacy Adams, which suggests that individuals are motivated by fairness in their work relationships and will adjust their input to maintain equity.