The ________ Theory Is Also Known as the Social Cognitive

question 62

Multiple Choice

The ________ theory is also known as the social cognitive theory or the social learning theory.

• A) two-factor
• B) self-determination
• C) goal-setting
• D) self-efficacy
• E) hierarchy of needs

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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.