Martha has been asked by her manager to carry out a complicated task for which she does not have the skills and knowledge.Her manager says there is not time to send her for training.Martha is unmotivated to attempt the task because she doubts very much that she will be able to perform the required job adequately and within the time deadline.Martha's motivation is characterized as
A)having low instrumentality.
B)having high instrumentality.
C)having low expectancy.
D)having a low valence.
E)having a high expectancy.

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Martha's motivation is characterized by having low expectancy, meaning she doubts her ability to perform the task adequately and within the time deadline. This is evident from the fact that she is unmotivated to attempt the task. The other options are not applicable here - having low instrumentality means that Martha doubts the link between performance and outcomes; having high instrumentality means that she believes performing well will lead to desirable outcomes; having a low valence means that Martha does not value the outcomes that may result from performing the task; having a high expectancy means that Martha is confident in her ability to perform the task.

Martha Has Been Asked by Her Manager to Carry Out