The Person-Centered Approach Has Been Applied To

question 25

Multiple Choice

The person-centered approach has been applied to:

• A)personal-growth groups.
• B)education
• C)family therapy.
• D)foreign relations.
• E)all of these.

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory Component

Refers to elements of the expectancy theory of motivation, which suggests that individuals are motivated to act in a certain way based on their expectation that the act will be followed by a desired outcome.

Valences of Outcomes

Valences of outcomes refer to the desirability of the results of actions, which can either be positive, attracting a person towards a behavior, or negative, deterring them from it.

Outcome Valences

The perceived attractiveness or desirability of an outcome, influencing how much effort people are willing to put in to achieve it.

Expectancy Theory

A motivation theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to engage in behaviors if they believe that the effort will lead to a favorable outcome.