Reyna knows that if she puts in longer hours, her performance on her project will improve. However, she feels her boss dislikes her, so even if she improves her performance, she believes she will not receive a raise (which she would really like). According to expectancy theory, Reyna has high _____ and low _____.

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Expectancy theory suggests that motivation is influenced by the belief that effort will lead to performance (expectancy), performance will lead to outcomes (instrumentality), and the value of those outcomes (valence). Reyna believes her effort will improve her performance (high expectancy) but doubts this will lead to the desired outcome of a raise (low instrumentality).

Reyna Knows That If She Puts in Longer Hours, Her