The Motivation Theory That Is Based on the Belief That

question 21

Multiple Choice

The motivation theory that is based on the belief that people act to increase pleasure and decrease displeasure is

• A) two-factor (maintenance and motivational).
• B) achievement-power-affiliation.
• C) expectancy.
• D) reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Dramatistic Analysis

Analyzing communication as performance, as actors acting out a drama; sometimes called dramatism. For example, Burke’s dramatistic pentad asks questions such as these: What act is taking place? Who is taking this action? How or by what means did the act take place? Where and when did the act take place? Why was the act done?

Agent Refers

Typically denotes the doer of an action or the subject in a sentence structure in linguistics or semantic studies.

Marxist

Refers to the philosophical, economic, and political theories developed by Karl Marx, emphasizing class struggle and societal change through revolution.

Power Structures

The organization and distribution of power within a society, institution, or group, influencing decision-making and control.