A Man Who Fears That He Has Been Cheated Tries

question 134

Multiple Choice

A man who fears that he has been cheated tries to convince others that he has made a good deal. This is a possible example of

• A) displacement.
• B) projection.
• C) reaction formation.
• D) repression.

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Definitions:

Motivation

The internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role, or subject.

Intrinsic Motivation

The drive to perform an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence.

Extrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by external rewards such as money, fame, grades, or praise, which stands in contrast to intrinsic motivation, which is driven by the enjoyment or interest in the activity itself.

Equity Theory

A process theory that states that motivation stems from a comparison of the inputs one invests in a job and the outcomes one receives in comparison with the inputs and outcomes of another person or group.