Generalized Expectancies Are

question 22

Multiple Choice

Generalized expectancies are

• A)characteristics of a situation that can be applied generally.
• B)perceptions that generalize from one situation to the next.
• C)expectations for reinforcement held across a variety of situations.
• D)None of these.

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Definitions:

Civil Service Reform Act

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Federal Civil Service

Employment sector composed of federal government employees who are appointed based on merit rather than political affiliation.

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