Given What Motivation Theorists Tell Us About Expectancies and Values

question 65

Multiple Choice

Given what motivation theorists tell us about expectancies and values, you are least likely to value an activity that:

• A)will make you look good in front of your peers.
• B)you will have to work exceptionally hard to succeed.
• C)you do not enjoy but is important for career success.
• D)will enable you to obtain desired reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Failure

The state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, often perceived as the opposite of success.

Likert Scale

A psychometric scale commonly involved in research that employs questionnaires. It is used for assessing attitudes by asking respondents to rate their level of agreement to a statement.

Strongly Agree

A term used in surveys and questionnaires indicating a high level of concurrence with a stated proposition.

Consistent Personality Traits

Aspects of an individual's character that are stable over time and across situations.