Kathy notices that most of her coworkers take extended lunch breaks. Kathy doesn't do this, but feels she is therefore justified in working a little less hard during the day. Kathy's decision to work "less hard" is best explained by the __________ theory of motivation.

Motivation Theory

A theory or set of theories that explains why individuals are driven to initiate, persist in, or cease specific behaviors at various times.

Coworkers

Individuals who work together in the same organization or on the same project but do not have the same direct line of authority.