Which of the following is true of the equity theory of motivation?
A) Motivation depends on individuals' mental expectations about their ability to perform tasks and receive desired rewards.
B) Behavior that is not reinforced with positive attention and rewards will gradually disappear.
C) People will believe they are treated fairly if they perceive their rewards as equal to what others receive for similar contributions.
D) If the outcomes that are available from high effort and good performance are not valued by an employee, motivation will be low.

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The equity theory of motivation posits that individuals' motivation depends on their perception of fairness, with fairness being defined as receiving rewards that are equal to what others receive for similar contributions. Therefore, choice C is the correct answer. Choice A describes the expectancy theory of motivation, choice B describes the principles of operant conditioning, and choice D refers to the importance of the valence of outcomes in motivation, all of which are distinct from the equity theory of motivation.

Which of the Following Is True of the Equity Theory