Which of the Following Formulas Explains Motivation Using Expectancy Theory

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following formulas explains motivation using expectancy theory?

• A)Energy X Valence X Instrumentality
• B)Expectancy + Valence + Instrumentality
• C)Expectancy X Valence + Instrumentality
• D)Expectancy X Valence X Instrumentality

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theoretical framework developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality and behavior.

Parental Moral Standards

The ethical beliefs and values that parents aim to instill in their children, often reflecting the parents' notions of right and wrong.

Anxiety

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Affection

A feeling of fondness or liking, often expressed through physical or emotional closeness.