In Diagnosing Motivation with Expectancy Theory, One Should NOT Ask

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Multiple Choice

In diagnosing motivation with expectancy theory, one should NOT ask

• A) Does the person I am attempting to motivate have the skills and self-efficacy to do the job?
• B) How long has this person been on the same job?
• C) How badly does the person want the reward being offered in the situation?
• D) Is the person in a reasonably good mood?.

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Definitions:

Feelings Of Distress

Emotional suffering characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and angst.

Decatastrophize Thinking

A cognitive-behavioral therapy technique that involves challenging and reducing irrational fears and catastrophic thinking.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing maladaptive thinking patterns to improve emotional responses and behavior.

Anxiety-provoking Situations

Scenarios or circumstances that induce a state of apprehension, tension, or fear due to perceived, imminent threats.