According to a survey done on teaching evaluations,engineering students consider the improvement of teaching to be the most important outcome of the evaluation process. In terms of expectancy theory,what is the term for the likelihood that students feel their inputs on the evaluations will lead directly to improved instruction?
A)valence
B)reciprocity
C)expectancy
D)instrumentality

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According to a survey done on teaching evaluations,engineering students consider the improvement of teaching to be the most important outcome of the evaluation process. In terms of expectancy theory,what is the term for the likelihood that students feel their inputs on the evaluations will lead directly to improved instruction?
A)valence  
B)reciprocity  
C)expectancy  
D)instrumentality

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Instrumentality refers to the belief that the outcome (improved teaching) is directly tied to the input (student evaluations). This aligns with the scenario presented in the question where engineering students believe their input on evaluations will directly lead to improved instruction. Valence refers to the value or desirability of the outcome, while reciprocity refers to the expectation of mutual benefit or give-and-take in a relationship. Expectancy refers to the belief that effort will lead to performance.

According to a Survey Done on Teaching Evaluations,engineering Students Consider