Which of the Following Would NOT Be Considered a Weakness

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT be considered a weakness of expectancy theory?

• A) The theory assumes a person is totally rational.
• B) The theory's complexity has made it difficult to test.
• C) The measures of instrumentality, valence, and expectancy have only weak validity.
• D) The values for each construct have been relatively stable over time.

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Definitions:

Mother's Affection

The emotional warmth, care, and love a mother shows towards her offspring, considered crucial for healthy psychological and emotional development.

Trauma

Refers to psychological and emotional responses to deeply distressing or disturbing events that overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope, causing feelings of helplessness, diminishing their sense of self, and their ability to feel a full range of emotions and experiences.

Case Study Method

A research approach that examines in detail the background, current conditions, and environmental interactions of a particular subject or case within real-life context.

Psychoanalyzed

Examined or treated using psychoanalysis, a method of exploring the mind and treating mental disorders by uncovering unconscious conflicts.