An Expectancy of 0.0 Indicates

question 10

Multiple Choice

An expectancy of 0.0 indicates:

• A)performance is totally dependent on effort.
• B)high performance reduces the chance of obtaining the outcome.
• C)attainment of an outcome is totally dependent on task performance.
• D)effort has no anticipated impact on performance.
• E)there is no relationship between performance and outcome.

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Definitions:

Value-Expressive Function

The role of beliefs, purchases, or behaviors in expressing an individual's values, self-concept, and social identity.

Utilitarian Function

A concept in psychology suggesting that attitudes serve a practical function for individuals, helping them to avoid pain or achieve pleasurable outcomes.

Ego-Defensive Function

A psychological mechanism in which individuals protect their self-esteem or ego from being threatened by unpleasant realities or by rationalizing their failures.

Value-Expressive Function

The role or purpose of attitudes or behaviors in expressing an individual's values, beliefs, and self-concept, often influencing consumer choices and affiliations.