Which statement about the equity theory of motivation is false?

A) It is a content theory of motivation.
B) It is best known through the work of J. Stacy Adams.
C) Its essence is that perceived inequity is a motivating state.
D) It holds that people who feel underpaid will reduce their work efforts to compensate for missing rewards.
E) It holds that people try to resolve the inequities they perceive they are experiencing.

Equity Theory

Equity theory proposes that individuals assess their job satisfaction and motivation based on the perceived fairness of their work rewards in comparison to others.

Content Theory

A theory that focuses on the reasons why people are motivated by identifying and understanding specific factors that drive them.

J. Stacy Adams

A psychologist known for developing the Equity Theory of motivation that explains how individuals perceive fairness in distribution of resources.