The Major Shortcoming of the Instinct Concept Is That __________

question 104

Multiple Choice

The major shortcoming of the instinct concept is that __________.

• A) instincts have never been shown to exist in any species
• B) the instinct concept is too complex an explanation of most motivated behavior
• C) asserting the existence of an instinct does not help us to understand the behavior in question
• D) it is too physiological in theoretical orientation

Analyze ethical decision-making processes within organizations.

List employability skills required in today's workforce and their sources.

Understand the ethical challenges contemporary firms face.

Appreciate the generational diversity in the modern workplace and its implications.

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Definitions:

Content Theories

Theories that focus on understanding the specific factors that motivate people, such as needs, desires, and goals.

Process Theories

Encompass theories that describe how various psychological and behavioral processes influence motivational levels and patterns of human behavior.

Motivation

The internal drive or external stimuli that spur individuals to action toward achieving a goal.

Equity Theory

A theory of motivation that people are motivated to maintain a balance between their inputs and outputs comparable to others in similar situations.