When Jason was selected as the "Employee of the month" of his organization, he received a cash prize, a holiday package for two, and a year's membership at the Prestize club. Jason was overwhelmed and felt that he got more than what he deserved. Which of the following terms best represents Jason's understanding of the situation?
A) Bandwagon effect
B) Representativeness bias
C) Framing error
D) Over-reward inequity
E) Self-concordance

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Over-reward inequity is the term that best represents Jason's understanding of the situation. He feels that he has received more rewards than he deserved, which indicates that he perceives an over-reward inequity. This refers to the situation where an individual feels that they have received more rewards than they expected or deserved relative to their inputs or others' rewards for similar inputs.

When Jason Was Selected as the "Employee of the Month