Which of the following is an example of the framing effect?
a. People assume that an old person will walk slower than a young person
b. People take more risk to prevent a loss than to gain something.
c. People overlook the possibility of using a matchbox to hold a candle.
d. People put too much confidence in their first impulse on how to answer a question.
b
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Which theory of worker motivation proposes that workers tend to compare their input-output ratios to those of other workers?
a) equity b) goal-setting c) expectancy d) self-actualization
A psychologist is about to give a presentation outlining some of the newest findings concerning job satisfaction. Which of these is likely to be included in this presentation?
a) It may have a genetic basis. b) It can be explained by looking at pay rate. c) Its main influence is perceived fairness of evaluation. d) Job satisfaction can be reduced to one variable--freedom on the job.