According to the Expectancy Theory, Which of the Following Relationships

question 69

Multiple Choice

According to the expectancy theory, which of the following relationships indicates the degree to which the individual believes that a particular level of output will lead to the attainment of a desired outcome?

• A) performance-reward
• B) effort-performance
• C) rewards-personal goals
• D) effort-satisfaction
• E) performance-achievement

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Definitions:

Stimulus Adaptation

A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated presentations, as the receptor cells become less sensitive to the stimulus.

Response Generalization

The tendency for the effects of training in one response to spread to other, similar responses.

Transfer of Habit Strength

The process by which the learning and strengthening of a habit in one context or task can influence performance in another context or task.

Conditioned Response

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has become conditioned through association.