In Expectancy Theory,valence Refers to The

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Multiple Choice

In expectancy theory,valence refers to the:

• A)amount of effort a person puts towards a known goal.
• B)individual's perceived probability of performing the task at a particular level.
• C)anticipated satisfaction or dissatisfaction that an individual feels towards an outcome.
• D)individual's perceived probability that his or her performance will lead to specific outcomes.
• E)feelings that result from a comparison of the individual's outcome/input ratio with the outcome/input ratio of a comparison other.

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Definitions:

Task-oriented

A focus on getting tasks or jobs completed efficiently, often with a strong emphasis on setting and achieving specific objectives.

Sociometric

A methodological tool in social sciences used to measure social relationships, acceptance, or rejection within groups.

Reference Group

A group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves, their behaviors, and their attitudes, influencing their sense of social identity.

Interaction Process Analysis (IPA)

A methodology for observing and categorizing the interpersonal dynamics and communication patterns within a group to understand its behavior.