It Is Sufficient to Say When Showing an Association Between

question 63

True/False

It is sufficient to say when showing an association between an independent variable and a dependent variable that the independent variable causes a dependent variable.

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Definitions:

Expectancy

In motivational theory, it’s the belief or anticipation that effort will lead to the successful achievement of a task and result in a desired outcome.

Effort

The amount of physical or mental energy put into a task or activity to achieve a specific outcome or goal.

Performance

The act of carrying out or accomplishing tasks and duties, often measured against standards of accuracy, completeness, cost, and speed.

Prepotent Needs

Fundamental needs that take priority over others, such as physiological and safety needs, which must be satisfied before an individual can focus on higher-level psychological or self-fulfillment needs.