In expectancy theory, the belief that performing a given behavior is associated with a particular outcome is called _____.
A) valence
B) instrumentality
C) maintenance
D) generalizing

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Instrumentality refers to the belief that a particular outcome is associated with the performance of a given behavior. Valence refers to the subjective value of an outcome, and maintenance and generalizing are not relevant terms in expectancy theory.

In Expectancy Theory, the Belief That Performing a Given Behavior