alleryIn expectancy theory, what does valence mean?
ABelief effort leads to success
BHow fair the reward seems
CHow appealing outcomes are
DHow long a task will last
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. How appealing outcomes are
1. Valence is about the value of outcomes.
2. It is the degree to which outcomes are attractive to the person.
3. Belief in effort leading to success is expectancy.
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