In Rotter's theory,the individual's subjective evaluation about the outcome of his or her behavior is known as the
A) expectancy.
B) reinforcement value.
C) behavior potential.
D) psychological situation.

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Rotter's theory suggests that an individual's anticipation of a particular outcome from a behavior is called expectancy. It is the subjective belief that a person has about the link between their behavior and its consequences. The expectancy influences the behavior potential, which refers to the likelihood that a person will engage in a particular behavior in a certain situation. The reinforcement value refers to the positive or negative value attached to a particular outcome, and the psychological situation is the environment in which the behavior takes place.

In Rotter's Theory,the Individual's Subjective Evaluation About the Outcome of His