Sara and Frank are competing for the same new job. They both very much want the job and believe that it would substantially help their careers. Frank isn't sure that he has the job or interview skills needed to get the job and as a result, he puts a little less effort into his resume and job interview. Sara, on the other hand, believes that she has good interview skills and thinks that she has the talent to get the job. As a result, she prepares at bit harder for this position. The expectancy x value theory of motivation, would most likely explain this difference in motivation as being due to:

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The expectancy x value theory of motivation suggests that motivation is influenced by the expectation of success and the value placed on that success. Sara's belief in her skills increases her expectancy of success, leading her to put in more effort.

Sara and Frank Are Competing for the Same New Job