People Only Become Inspired or Committed to a Task or Organization

question 42

True/False

People only become inspired or committed to a task or organization when they know they can get something out of it for themselves.

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Definitions:

Self-regulation

The process by which individuals control their own thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to pursue long-term goals.

Self-discrepancy

A psychological theory detailing the discrepancy between an individual's actual self, ideal self, and ought self.

Ought Self

An individual's representation of the attributes someone (like themselves, peers, or society) believes they should possess, often leading to motivation to meet these perceived expectations.

Ideal Self

A concept representing the person one desires to be, often seen as a motivational driver influencing behavior.