According to a survey done on teaching evaluations, students' motivation to participate in teaching evaluations is impacted significantly by their expectation that they will be able to provide meaningful feedback. They also feel that if they are going to expend the thought and effort to fill out evaluation forms, it should be worth the effort. In terms of expectancy theory, students are concerned with the _____ of the task.
A)valence
B)reciprocity
C)expectancy
D)rationality
E)synergy

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Expectancy theory suggests that motivation is driven by three factors: expectancy (belief that effort will lead to performance), instrumentality (belief that performance will lead to outcomes), and valence (value placed on outcomes). In this scenario, the students' concern with providing meaningful feedback indicates their belief in the expectancy factor, or the belief that their effort (filling out the evaluation forms) will lead to the desired performance (improvements in teaching). Therefore, the best choice is C - expectancy.

According to a Survey Done on Teaching Evaluations, Students' Motivation