Which of the Following Would Not Be Considered a Weakness

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would not be considered a weakness of expectancy theory?

• A)The theory assumes a person is totally rational.
• B)The theory's complexity has made it difficult to test.
• C)The measures of instrumentality, valence, and expectancy have only weak validity.
• D)The values for each construct have been relatively stable over time.

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Definitions:

Long-term Exposure

Prolonged contact or engagement with a particular substance, environment, or stimulus, which may have lasting effects on health or behavior.

Sound Waves

Sound waves are vibrations that travel through the air or another medium, which can be heard when they reach a person's or animal's ear, characterized by their frequency, wavelength, and amplitude.

Frequency

The rate at which a vibration occurs that constitutes a wave, either in a material (as in sound waves), or in an electromagnetic field (as in radio waves and light).

Pitch

Refers to the perceived frequency of a sound, determining how "high" or "low" it sounds.