Asked by Brianna Sparks on Jul 16, 2024

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Which term refers to the individual's perception of how likely it is that the effort they give will lead to the successful performance of the desired behaviour?

A) valence
B) expectancy
C) instrumentality
D) salience

Instrumentality

The perceived relationship between performance and the attainment of certain outcomes, key to understanding motivation in expectancy theory.

Expectancy

In the context of motivation, expectancy refers to an individual's belief that a particular effort will lead to a desired performance level.

Valence

In motivation theory, the value an individual places on the expected outcome of a particular course of action.

  • Grasp the concepts of expectancy, instrumentality, and valence in the expectancy theory of motivation.
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Surala FriedmanJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Expectancy refers to an individual's perception of how likely it is that their effort will lead to successful performance of a desired behavior. Valence refers to the degree of attractiveness or desirability that an individual attaches to a particular outcome. Instrumentality refers to an individual's perception of how likely it is that successful performance will lead to a desired outcome. Salience refers to the degree to which an issue or factor is perceived as important.