Nigel States That He Does Not Like Social Studies Class

question 10

Multiple Choice

Nigel states that he does not like social studies class because they spend most of the time reading. He claims that the text is blurry when he holds the book close to his face. He often complains of headaches. His teacher says that he is seeking attention because there are days that his vision is fine. Nigel is exhibiting symptoms of _____.

• A)astigmatism
• B)farsightedness
• C)nearsightedness
• D)nystagmus

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A motivation theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act in certain ways based on their expectations of outcomes and their valuations of those outcomes.

Valence

Is the value a person assigns to work‐related outcomes.

Work-Related Outcomes

The results or consequences stemming from employment, such as job satisfaction, productivity, and turnover.

Value Assigned

The process of determining the worth or importance assigned to an item, service, or process, often taking into account factors like cost, utility, and scarcity.