The Motivation Theory Stating That People Have Conscious Goals That

question 117

Multiple Choice

The motivation theory stating that people have conscious goals that energize them and direct their thoughts and behaviors toward a particular end is

• A)equity theory.
• B)law of effect theory.
• C)goal-setting theory.
• D)expectancy theory.
• E)reinforcement theory.

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Definitions:

Unobtrusive Measures

Research methods that observe or measure behavior without interfering with or altering the subjects' activities.

Generalize

The process of applying the findings from a sample to a larger population, with the assumption that the sample accurately represents the whole.

Confederates

Participants in a study who have been briefed by the researcher to behave in a particular way.

Deceiving

The act of misleading or giving a false impression.