39.
(p. 166)
_____ theory argues that employee behavior is directed toward pleasure and away from
pain or, more generally, toward certain outcomes and away from others.
40.
(p. 166)
The belief that exerting a high level of effort will result in the successful performance of
some task is known as:
41.
(p. 166)
Expectancy is a subjective probability ranging from:
42. ______ is (are) an important moderator of what individuals consider to be positively or
negatively valent.
43.
(p. 167)
The belief that a person has the capabilities needed to execute the behaviors required for
task success is known as:
44.
(p. 167)
When employees consider efficacy levels for a given task, they first consider their:
45.
(p. 167)
Employees consider _____ for a given task by taking into account their observations and
discussions with others who have performed similar tasks.
46.
(p. 167)
Efficacy is moderated by _____, where feelings of fear or anxiety can create doubts about
task accomplishment, while pride and enthusiasm can bolster confidence levels.
47.
(p. 167)
The belief that successful performance will result in some outcome(s) is known as:
48.
(p. 167)
Technically, _____ is a set of subjective probabilities, each ranging from 0 to 1, that
successful performance will bring a set of outcomes.
49.
(p. 167)
The Cotton Yard is a family run knitting company. It specializes in custom–made woolen
sweaters, pullovers, scarves and gloves. Younger family members have learn the value of
attention to detail when creating a knit pattern by observing the praise given to knitters who
exhibit this level of attention. Those who now exhibit close attention to detail while knitting have
learned through______.
50.
(p. 167)
Nathan is defending his first place at the annual debate competition. Just minutes before
his turn, Nathan gets cold feet and cannot remember his arguments. His teacher speaks to him
which helps reinforce the lost confidence. Nathan delivered his best and defended his title. Which
of the following considerations dictated Nathan’s self-efficacy?
51.
(p. 167)
Emily and Steffi work at Education Yours, a non-profit educational institution. Last month,
Steffi, newly hired on a temporary teaching assignment, was asked by her supervisor to teach an
online course. Being new to online teaching, Steffi is considering her efficacy. She talks to Emily
and other individuals who have been teaching online for several years. Emily takes pride in her
teaching and always approaches her teaching with total enthusiasm. Emily tells Steffi that she
believes exerting a high level of effort will result in a successful performance in her online
teaching.
Which of the following best describes Emily’s belief about exerting high level of effort?
52.
(p. 167)
Steffi and Emily work at Education Yours, a non-profit educational institution. Last month,
Steffi, newly hired on a temporary teaching assignment, has been asked to teach an online
course. Being new to online teaching, Steffi talks with Emily and several individuals who have
been teaching online for several years. Emily discusses the pride she takes in her teaching, and
says she always approaches her teaching with total enthusiasm. She also expresses her belief
that exerting high level of effort will result in a successful performance for Steffi in her online
teaching.
Emily’s self-efficacy source appears to be:
53.
(p. 168)
The efficacy of an individual can be dictated by all of these except:
54.
(p. 168)
The anticipated value of the outcomes associated with performance is known as:
55.
(p. 168)
The cognitive groupings or clusters of outcomes that are viewed as having critical
psychological or physiological consequences are known as:
56.
(p. 168)
The dimensions of psychological empowerment include all of these except:
57.
(p. 169)
Food, shelter, safety, and protection required for human existence represent _____ needs.
58.
(p. 169)
The need to be able to predict and control one’s future is a(n) _____ need.
59.
(p. 169)
To hold a high evaluation of oneself and to feel effective and respected by others are
_____ needs.
60.
(p. 169)
The need to perform tasks that one cares about and that appeal to one’s ideals and sense
of purpose is a _____ need.
61.
(p. 168)
Motivation that is controlled by some contingency that depends on task performance is
known as _____ motivation.