According to expectancy theory, a person's motivation will be highest when:
A) Expectancy is high, but instrumentality is low
B) Instrumentality is high, but valence is low
C) Valence is high, but expectancy is low
D) Expectancy, instrumentality, valence are all moderate
E) Expectancy, instrumentality, valence are all high

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According to expectancy theory, a person's motivation will be highest when all three components are high - expectancy (belief that increased effort will lead to higher performance), instrumentality (belief that higher performance will lead to higher rewards), and valence (value placed on the rewards). Therefore, the best choice is E where all three components are high.

According to Expectancy Theory, a Person's Motivation Will Be Highest