Which of the Following Is True Regarding Contingency Variables

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding contingency variables?

• A) They refer to situational factors that moderate the relationship between two or more variables.
• B) They make simple, accurate, and sweeping generalizations about concepts in organizational behavior.
• C) They indicate that everyone is motivated by money and financial perks.
• D) They refer to scientific factors which are based on universal truths.
• E) They remain constant irrespective of any change in the environment.

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Definitions:

Incentive Motivation

The drive to pursue and attain goals based on the perceived value of the rewards involved, influenced by external incentives.

Anticipatory Goal Responses

Reactions that occur in anticipation of a future reward or outcome, often seen in goal-directed behavior.

Motivates Behavior

Drives or urges that prompt individuals to act in certain ways to achieve specific outcomes.

Anticipatory Goal Response

Stimuli associated with reward produce a conditioned arousal response, which motivates an approach to the reward.