In the Expectancy Theory of Motivation, Valence Refers to

question 74

Multiple Choice

In the expectancy theory of motivation, valence refers to

• A) the desirability of a particular outcome to the individual.
• B) the perceived relationship between effort and performance.
• C) the relationship between performance and the likely consequence of performance.
• D) the likelihood of individual success.

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Definitions:

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