Even Though She Has Taken Spanish Courses for Years and Is

question 177

Short Answer

Even though she has taken Spanish courses for years and is almost fluent, Ann just enrolled in Spanish I. Why? She loves the feeling of being the smartest person in the room, and loves to get scores of 100%. Ann is apparently driven by a rather strong ________________ motive.

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Definitions:

Supervisors

Individuals who oversee the work and performance of others, typically holding a position of authority within an organization.

Ratings

Evaluations or assessments expressed numerically or through descriptive terms to quantify performance, quality, or satisfaction levels.

Workers

Individuals engaged in some form of employment, contributing labor or expertise in exchange for compensation.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals decide how to behave based on their expectations that the effort will lead to a certain outcome and the value of that outcome to them.