According to Expectancy Theory, Motivation Will Suffer When Expectancy Is

question 313

True/False

According to expectancy theory, motivation will suffer when expectancy is high and instrumentality and valence are low; or when valence is high and expectancy and instrumentality are low; or when expectancy, instrumentality, and valence are all low.

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Definitions:

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience or following injury, indicating flexibility in learning and memory.

Synaptic Pruning

The process by which extra neurons and synaptic connections are eliminated in the brain to increase the efficiency of neuronal transmissions, crucial for healthy brain development.

Developmental Plasticity

The ability of an organism to change its development in response to environmental conditions, a key concept in developmental biology and psychology.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the mammalian brain, involved in various high-level brain functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.