According to Expectancy Theory,a Reward That Is Not Wanted Has

question 74

Multiple Choice

According to expectancy theory,a reward that is not wanted has:

• A)a high E-to-P expectancy.
• B)an inappropriate comparison other.
• C)a negative outcome valence.
• D)a low P-to-O expectancy.
• E)a low need for socialized power.

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