____________ Is the Theory That Attempts to Explain Behavior Change

question 82

Multiple Choice

____________ is the theory that attempts to explain behavior change by suggesting that behavior with positive consequences tends to be repeated while behavior with negative consequences tends not to be repeated.

• A)Acquired needs theory
• B)Equity theory
• C)Expectancy theory
• D)Reinforcement theory
• E)Two-factor theory

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Definitions:

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in which the investor has significant influence over the investee but does not control it outright, usually indicated by owning 20% to 50% of the investee's equity.

Controlling Interest

Ownership of a portion of a company that is large enough to control or influence decision-making and operations.

Significant Influence

The ability of an investor to affect decisions of the investee in which it holds a significant but not controlling interest, typically through ownership of 20% to 50% of voting shares.

Investee

The entity in which an investment is made, usually implying that the investor has significant influence but not full control over it.