The Concept That the Whole Is Greater Than the Sum

question 95

Short Answer

The concept that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts is known as __________.

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Definitions:

Second-Level Outcomes

Refers to the indirect or long-term results of an action or decision, beyond the immediate or primary effects.

Expectancy Model

A psychological theory that explains motivation as a function of individuals' expectations about their ability to perform tasks, the expected outcomes of these tasks, and the value they place on these outcomes.

Valence

refers to the intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an event, object, or situation.

Task Identity

The degree to which a job involves completing a whole, identifiable piece of work from start to finish.