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• Expectancy-value theory — Introduction Expectancy value theory was originally created in order to explain and predict individual s attitudes toward objects and actions. Originally the work of psychologist Martin Fishbein, the theory states that attitudes are developed and …   Wikipedia

• Expectancy violations theory — sees communication as the exchange of information that is high in relational content and can be used to violate the expectations of another, who will perceive the exchange either positively or negatively depending on the liking between the two… …   Wikipedia

• theory — theo‧ry [ˈθɪəri ǁ ˈθiːəri] noun theories PLURALFORM 1. [countable] an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or how it works: theory of • The book is called An Evolutionary Theory of Economic Change . • The theory… …   Financial and business terms

• Theory of planned behavior — In psychology, the theory of planned behavior is a theory about the link between attitudes and behavior. It was proposed by Icek Ajzen (last name sometimes spelled Aizen ) as an extension of the theory of reasoned action. It is one of the most… …   Wikipedia

• Decision theory — in economics, psychology, philosophy, mathematics, and statistics is concerned with identifying the values, uncertainties and other issues relevant in a given decision, its rationality, and the resulting optimal decision. It is closely related to …   Wikipedia

• Life expectancy — This article is about the measure of remaining life. For the Dean Koontz novel, see Life Expectancy (novel). For List of countries by life expectancy, see List of countries by life expectancy. Life expectancy is the expected (in the statistical… …   Wikipedia

• Olduvai theory — The Olduvai theory states that industrial civilization (as defined by per capita energy production) will have a lifetime of less than or equal to 100 years (1930 2030). The theory provides a quantitative basis of the transient pulse theory of… …   Wikipedia

• probability theory — Math., Statistics. the theory of analyzing and making statements concerning the probability of the occurrence of uncertain events. Cf. probability (def. 4). [1830 40] * * * Branch of mathematics that deals with analysis of random events.… …   Universalium

• Two-factor theory — For Schachter s two factor theory of emotion, see Two factor theory of emotion. The (also known as Herzberg s motivation hygiene theory and Dual Factor Theory) states that there are certain factors in the workplace that cause job satisfaction,… …   Wikipedia

• Intrinsic value (animal ethics) — This article is about human concern for animals. For rules of conduct between animals and other animal behaviour, see Ethology. The intrinsic value of an animal refers to the value it possesses in its own right, as an end in itself, as opposed to …   Wikipedia

• Equity theory — attempts to explain relational satisfaction in terms of perceptions of fair/unfair distributions of resources within interpersonal relationships. It was first developed in 1962 by John Stacy Adams, a workplace and behavioral psychologist, who… …   Wikipedia