According to the expectancy theory, ____ affect the conscious choices that people make about their motivation.
A)equity, competency, and instrumentality
B)valence, expectancy, and instrumentality
C)expectancy, reinforcement, and instrumentality
D)instrumentality, equity, and expectancy
E)expectancy, equity, and reinforcement

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According to the expectancy theory, motivation is determined by three factors: valence (the value someone places on the outcome), expectancy (the belief that effort will lead to performance), and instrumentality (the belief that performance will lead to the desired outcome). Therefore, option B - valence, expectancy, and instrumentality - are the three factors that affect people's conscious choices about their motivation.

According to the Expectancy Theory, ____ Affect the Conscious Choices