Which Statement About the Equity Theory of Motivation Is incorrect

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Multiple Choice

Which statement about the equity theory of motivation is incorrect?

• A) It is a content theory of motivation.
• B) It is best known through the work of J. Stacy Adams.
• C) Its essence is that perceived inequity is a motivating state.
• D) It holds that people try to resolve the inequities they perceive they are experiencing.
• E) It holds that people who feel underpaid will reduce their work efforts to compensate for missing rewards.

Understand the role and impact of semantic processing on memory formation and recall.

Recognize and distinguish between different types of memory, including explicit, procedural, and implicit memories.

Describe the processes and effects of deep and shallow processing in encoding verbal information.

Identify the brain networks and structures involved in the processing and storage of explicit memories.

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