Which Motivation Theory Suggests That People Compare the Outcomes They

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which motivation theory suggests that people compare the outcomes they received to the outcomes received by others?

• A)equity theory
• B)attribution theory
• C)goal-setting theory
• D)expectancy theory

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Definitions:

Correlational Studies

Studies in which the investigator analyzes the relationships among variables that were in place before the study, without manipulating those variables.

Placebo Effects

Observable or measurable changes in health or behavior resulting from the administration of a placebo, demonstrating the power of belief and expectation in the healing process.

Double-blind

A study design in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias in the results.

Attention Deficit Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.