Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Cognitive

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the cognitive evaluation theory?

• A) This theory proposes that employees inherently dislike work and must therefore be directed or even coerced into performing it.
• B) This theory hypothesizes that extrinsic rewards will reduce intrinsic interest in a task.
• C) This theory is also called motivation-hygiene theory.
• D) This theory is based on three needs: need for achievement, need for power, and need for affiliation.
• E) This theory states that the factors that lead to job satisfaction are separate and distinct from those that lead to job dissatisfaction.

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Definitions:

Information

Data that is processed, organized, or structured in a given context to make it meaningful or useful.

Organizing

The act of arranging or structuring elements in a systematic way, often in the context of social or political movements.

Structure

The arrangement or organization of related elements in a systemic whole, often used to describe physical constructs, societal systems, or logical frameworks.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for group cohesion leads to poor decision-making or critical reasoning.