If Calvin is average in terms of his looks, he may not ask the gorgeous Giselle to go on a date with him because he believes that he will be rejected or that eventually the relationship would not work out. Thus, the ________ affected Calvin's decision to not ask Giselle to go out with him.

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The expectancy-value theory suggests that individuals make decisions based on the expected outcome of their actions and the value they place on those outcomes. In this case, Calvin may not ask Giselle out because he expects to be rejected (low expectancy) and because he values avoiding rejection more than he values potentially pursuing a relationship with her.

If Calvin Is Average in Terms of His Looks, He