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 people make decisions based on their expectations and the perceived value of the outcome. In this case, Calvin's belief that he would be rejected or the relationship would not work out is affecting his decision to not ask Giselle out on a date.

If Calvin Is Average in Terms of His Looks, He