Learning Theory Focuses on

question 47

Multiple Choice

Learning theory focuses on

• A)fair distribution of outcomes.
• B)motivating workers to contribute their inputs to their jobs and organizations.
• C)the linkage between performance and outcomes in the motivation equation.
• D)distributive justice.
• E)exploring in depth which outcomes motivate people to perform at a high level.

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about an individual's racial, ethnic, gender, or cultural group that can hinder performance in relevant areas.

Social Comparison

A theory positing that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others they perceive as somehow faring better or worse.

Attribution Theory

A theory focused on how people interpret and understand their experiences by ascribing causes to behaviors and events.