Which One of the Following Exemplifies Situational Interest Rather Than

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following exemplifies situational interest rather than personal interest?

• A) Adam finds the Guinness Book of World Records on the shelf and is intrigued by the strange people it describes.
• B) Blaine can't think of anything he'd rather do than play poker with his friends.
• C) Chuck spends every Saturday and Sunday working on the 1951 Chevy in his garage.
• D) Dave loves to snorkel and hopes to be a marine biologist when he finishes college.

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Definitions:

Self-determination Theory

A psychological framework suggesting people are motivated to grow and change by three innate and universal needs: competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

Particular Needs

Specific requirements or necessities that individuals or groups have, which can vary greatly depending on personal circumstances, preferences, or conditions.

Belongingness Needs

are a person's inherent need to feel connected, valued, and a part of a group or social circle, reflecting a fundamental human motivation.

ERG Theory

ERG Theory is a motivation theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three types: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, suggesting that these needs can influence workplace behavior.