Donna Just Turned 50, and She Feels as If She

question 194

Multiple Choice

Donna just turned 50, and she feels as if she is not making any real contributions through the career she has chosen. She is starting to believe that her life is meaningless and that it has had no purpose up until now. Based on Erikson's theory, it is likely that Donna will __________.

• A) develop a sense of despair
• B) develop feelings of generativity
• C) become stagnated
• D) show evidence of role confusion

Comprehend various motivation theories and their application in workplace settings.

Identify key employee attitudes and their impact on organizational outcomes.

Assess the role of rewards in influencing employee behavior and its potential problems.

Grasp the concepts of expectancy, instrumentality, and valence in the expectancy theory of motivation.

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Definitions:

Type A Behavior Pattern

A personality trait characterized by high levels of competitiveness, aggressiveness, impatience, and a sense of urgency, linked with an increased risk of heart disease.

Type B Behavior Pattern

A personality type characterized by less competitive, more relaxed, and less stress-prone behaviors than Type A.

External Locus of Control

A belief that outcomes in one's life are determined by external factors beyond one's control, as opposed to believing in the ability to influence outcomes through own efforts.

Internal Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to individuals who believe they have control over the outcomes of their actions and experiences.