Sally Wants to Get a Raise After Her Next Performance

question 62

Multiple Choice

Sally wants to get a raise after her next performance review, and she knows that if she meets the goals her supervisor has set she will get the raise. She does not, however, have a great deal of confidence that she will be able to meet the goals. Which of the following expectancy theory analyses of this situation is correct?

• A) Effort-performance expectancy is high, performance-outcome expectancy is high, and valence is low.
• B) Effort-performance expectancy is low, performance-outcome expectancy is high, and valence is high.
• C) Effort-performance expectancy is low, performance-outcome expectancy is low, and valence is high.
• D) Effort-performance expectancy is high, performance-outcome expectancy is low, and valence is high.

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Definitions:

Individual Differences

Variations among individuals on a variety of psychological and physical characteristics, such as abilities, preferences, and traits.

Psychologically Evolved Mechanism

Psychologically evolved mechanisms are innate aspects of the human mind that have developed over time to solve specific problems of survival or reproduction.

Social Dominance

A theoretical and observational concept regarding the hierarchical rank and ensuing behaviors that determine an individual's control or influence over resources within a social group.

Reproductive Success

The ability to pass on one's genes to the next generation effectively through offspring that survive to reproductive age.