Jobs That Have the Intrinsic Elements of Variety, Identity, Significance

question 59

True/False

Jobs that have the intrinsic elements of variety, identity, significance, autonomy, and feedback are more satisfying and generate higher performance from people than jobs that lack these characteristics.

Recognize the ethical considerations and the impact of deception in psychological research.

Understand the role of authority and gradual escalation in influencing obedience.

Analyze the impact of group dynamics on individual performance and decision-making.

Describe how perceived legitimacy of authority and anonymity can affect individual actions and moral decision-making.

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Definitions:

Motivation

Refers to the processes that initiate, guide, and maintain goal-oriented behaviors.

Expectation

The belief or anticipation that something will happen or be the case in the future.

Autokinetic Illusion

A visual perception where a stationary point of light appears to move in a dark room due to small involuntary eye movements.

Stroboscopic Movement

An optical illusion wherein continuous motion is perceived from a series of rapidly displayed static images, as seen in movies or animations.