According to the Dissonance Theory, Managers, Teachers, and Parents Should

question 10

Multiple Choice

According to the dissonance theory, managers, teachers, and parents should use _____ to elicit the desired behavior.

• A) reminders of their legitimate authority
• B) only social punishments and rewards
• C) promises rather than threats
• D) the smallest possible incentive

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Definitions:

Lazarus and Folkman

Psychologists known for developing a cognitive theory of stress and coping, which suggests that stress is a result of an imbalance between demands and resources.

Problem-Focused

A coping strategy that involves identifying and addressing the root causes of stress directly, rather than managing its symptoms.

Conservation of Resources Theory

A psychological hypothesis proposing that individuals strive to retain, protect, and build resources, viewing stress as a reaction to a threat to these resources.

Program Manager

A professional responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and success of specific programs within an organization.