According to the Value-Percept Theory, the Relation Between Dissatisfaction, Value

question 30

Multiple Choice

According to the value-percept theory, the relation between dissatisfaction, value (importance) and value (want) is given by:

• A) Dissatisfaction = (V_want - V_perceive) × (V_importance)
• B) Dissatisfaction = (V_want - V_have)/(V_importance)
• C) Dissatisfaction = (V_want - V_have)^(V_importance)
• D) Dissatisfaction = (V_want - V_have) × (V_importance)
• E) Dissatisfaction = (V_want - V_perceive)/(V_importance)

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Definitions:

Unconscious

A part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but affects thoughts and behavior.

Resistance

In psychology, a patient's unconscious defense mechanisms that hinder progress in psychoanalysis or therapy; in physics, the measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit.

Terminate Therapy

The process of concluding professional psychological or psychiatric treatment, often when objectives have been met or circumstances change.

Significant Progress

A substantial level of improvement or advancement, often measured against specific goals or benchmarks.