When a Student Doesn't See the Point of Taking a Class

question 287

Multiple Choice

When a student doesn't see the point of taking a class or questions its value, the student will more than likely not try very hard in the class. Which part of the equation motivation = expectancy × instrumentality × valence will be low in this case?

• A) expectancy
• B) valence
• C) all the variables
• D) instrumentality
• E) performance

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