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JGIBBSON

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An outcome an individual hopes to achieve is best described as a(n):
 
  a. expectation.
  b. need.
  c. belief.
  d. goal.

Question 2

Explain why the x in expectancy x value theory is important for explaining people's motivation. Offer an example to illustrate your explanation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


mcarey591

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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

The x in Expectancy x Value theory is important, because anything times zero is zero. So, for example, if expectancy for success is too low, motivation to learn will be low regardless of how much the individual values the task. Similarly, even if expectation for success is high, if the task is viewed as trivial or meaningless, motivation to learn will be low.


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