The Arousal Theory of Motivation Would Be Most Helpful for Explaining

question 78

Multiple Choice

The arousal theory of motivation would be most helpful for explaining why

• A) recreational skydivers jump out of airplanes.
• B) hungry fishermen venture across dangerous ocean waters.
• C) starving prisoners are preoccupied with thoughts of food.
• D) sexually active teens learn to practice effective birth control.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor

The wages paid to employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Assembly Department

A segment within a manufacturing facility where components are assembled into final products.

Journal Entry

A record in accounting that represents a transaction where debits and credits are equal, ensuring the accounts are balanced.

Indirect Labor Cost

Labor costs not directly associated with the production of goods or the provision of services, such as the wages of maintenance workers or supervisors.