Bettina's goal is to become a famous singer-songwriter.However,as her life goes on she begins to feel that this will be a very difficult goal to achieve.What does expectancy-value theory suggest will happen?

A) Bettina will keep striving to achieve the goal for the rest of her life.
B) Bettina will eventually give up on the goal and shift her energy to something else.
C) Bettina will be unable to achieve the goal but also be unable to give it up,and so she will begin to experience depression.
D) Bettina will be able to achieve the goal only if she maintains a high level of self-awareness.

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Catherine Sides · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Expectancy-value theory suggests that if someone perceives their chances of achieving a goal as low and the value of the goal as not worth the effort, they are likely to give up on the goal and shift their energy to something else. In Bettina's case, if she feels that becoming a famous singer-songwriter is difficult to achieve, she may eventually give up on the goal and pursue other interests or career paths.

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