What Are the Two Different Approaches (Or Basic Types of Theories)used

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Essay

What are the two different approaches (or basic types of theories)used to study motivation? Which approach has been used more extensively in international management research? Why?

Understand the concept of stress and factors that enhance the ability to cope with stress.

Differentiate between situational and dispositional causes of behavior.

Apply the principles of helping behavior and the factors that influence the decision to help.

Understand the processing routes involved in persuasion and decision making.

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Definitions:

Universal Approach

An approach to prevention programs designed to include all individuals in a certain geographical area (for example, the neighbourhood, the city, the province) or a certain setting (for example, school, the workplace, a public housing complex).

Promotion/Prevention Programs

Initiatives designed to enhance positive health behaviors and outcomes (promotion) while reducing the risk or impact of negative health conditions or behaviors (prevention).

Better Beginnings Program

A community-based early intervention program designed to support children's health, development, and well-being from a young age.

Cumulative Risk

The summation of a person’s risk for a disorder or disease up to a specified age.