Expectancy Theory Tells Us That a Key Component of Motivation

question 98

Multiple Choice

Expectancy theory tells us that a key component of motivation is

• A)the link between satisfaction and compensation.
• B)the link between seniority and compensation.
• C)the link between productivity and compensation.
• D)the link between performance and reward.
• E)the link between profit and compensation.

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Definitions:

Physiological Viewpoint

An approach focusing on the biological aspects that influence behaviors, functions, and processes.

Psychoanalytic

Relating to or based on the theories of psychoanalysis developed by Sigmund Freud, emphasizing the importance of unconscious mental processes in shaping behavior and personality.

Clinical Studies

Research conducted with human participants, aimed at evaluating biomedical or health-related outcomes.

Adler's

Pertains to Alfred Adler's theories of individual psychology, focusing on people's drive to compensate for feelings of inferiority.