In expectancy theory, a perception about the extent to which effort will result in a certain level of performance is known as:
A)Expectancy
B)Valence
C)Value
D)Instrumentality
E)Reinforcement

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Expectancy theory proposes that an individual's motivation to complete a task is based on three beliefs: expectancy, instrumentality, and valence. Expectancy refers to the individual's perception about the extent to which effort will result in a certain level of performance. Instrumentality refers to the belief that performance is associated with certain outcomes or consequences, and valence refers to the individual's subjective evaluation of those outcomes or consequences. Therefore, choice A is the perception about the extent to which effort will result in a certain level of performance.

In Expectancy Theory, a Perception About the Extent to Which