Which theory is, strictly speaking, not a theory of motivation since it does not concern itself with what initiates behavior?
A) equity theory
B) expectancy theory
C) ERG theory
D) reinforcement theory
E) Theory X and Theory Y

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Reinforcement theory is not a theory of motivation in the strict sense because it focuses on how consequences (rewards and punishments) affect the likelihood of behavior being repeated in the future, rather than what initiates behavior in the first place.

Which Theory Is, Strictly Speaking, Not a Theory of Motivation