The Basic Expectancy Framework Suggests That for Motivated Behavior to Occur

question 117

Multiple Choice

The basic expectancy framework suggests that for motivated behavior to occur,

• A) the performance-to-outcome expectancies should approach zero.
• B) the sum of all the valences for the relevant potential outcomes must be negative.
• C) none of the valences for the relevant potential outcomes should be negative.
• D) the effort-to-performance ratio should be well above 10.
• E) the positive valences should outweigh the negative valences of potential outcomes.

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Definitions:

Iliopsoas

A major hip flexor muscle group that is composed of the iliacus and psoas major muscles, playing a key role in lifting the thigh and stabilizing the pelvis.

Vastus Medialis

A muscle located in the thigh that extends the leg at the knee and is part of the quadriceps group.

Adductor Longus

A muscle located in the thigh that helps in adducting (bringing towards the central line) the thigh at the hip joint.

Flexor Digitorum

A group of muscles in the forearm that bend the fingers and toes by contracting.