Why Do State Governments Tend to Receive Less Media Attention

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why do state governments tend to receive less media attention than national or even local governments?

• A)States possess little legislative power.
• B)Few media outlets focus primarily on state politics.
• C)Political action at the state level does little to directly influence people's lives.
• D)State officials do not have to abide by the free press requirements of the First Amendment.

Identify and describe the levels and categories within Maslow's hierarchy.

Distinguish between different theorists' contributions to motivation theory (e.g., Maslow, Alderfer, McClelland, Herzberg).

Recognize the implications of motivation theories on workplace behavior.

Explain the concepts of equity, expectancy, and acquired needs theories as they relate to motivation.

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Definitions:

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response; also affects mood.

Calcitonin

Thyroid hormone that encourages bones to take up and incorporate calcium.

Aldosterone

A steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal glands that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the blood, thus controlling blood pressure and fluid balance.

Estrogen

Steroid hormones that encourage the formation and upkeep of characteristics associated with the female body.