The Theory of Motivated Information Management predicts that people seek information in some situations and not in others. Compare and contrast two situations—one where someone would seek out information and one where someone would not seek out information. What influences their actions?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer would ideally include: the decision to seek information depends on outcome expectancy (whether outcome of information expected to be positive or negative) and efficacy assessment (whether people feel able to gather information and cope with it).

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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outline available at the reference desk. What does LOC stand for? A) Library of Congress B) List of Categorical C) Local Origination Catalog D) None of the above

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

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