Most of the Time, People Tend to ____ When They

question 90

Multiple Choice

Most of the time, people tend to ____ when they are successful (e.g., when they win a tennis match) and ____ when they are unsuccessful (e.g., when they lose a tennis match) .

• A) take credit; blame someone or something else
• B) take credit; say nothing (have no explanation)
• C) credit someone or something else; blame themselves
• D) credit someone or something else; say nothing (have no explanation)

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Definitions:

Expectancy Theory

A theory of motivation suggesting that individuals are motivated to act based on the expected outcome of their actions and the value they place on those outcomes.

Motivational Problems

Issues or barriers that negatively affect an individual's enthusiasm, energy, or willingness to continue with a task.

Instrumentality

The belief that performance is related to rewards.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individual motivation to perform is influenced by the expectation that effort will lead to performance and performance to desired rewards.