Now consider another theory on motivation: equity theory. Suppose your employer awarded your co-worker a $1,000 bonus. You perceive that you work just as hard as your co-worker, but you weren't awarded a bonus. Based on equity theory, all of the following are likely to occur to restore balance except ______. you start looking for another job you look for reasons why your co-worker deserved the bonus you demand a raise you start coming in late and leaving a little early