According to the Expectancy X Value Theory of Motivation, the Worth

question 130

Multiple Choice

According to the expectancy x value theory of motivation, the worth that an individual place on a goal is often called the _________ value.

• A)deficiency
• B)growth
• C)incentive
• D)reinforcement

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Definitions:

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on how people perceive, think about, and understand their world and the mental processes that underlie behavior.

Mental Processes

Internal cognitive operations that include thinking, perceiving, and decision-making.

Problem Solving

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Sigmund Freud

An Austrian neurologist known as the founding father of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.