Suppose you are studying for an upcoming test in your psychology class. According to Julian Rotter, the amount of effort you will put into your studies will be determined
a. just by your expectation that you will get a good grade.
b. just by your interpretation of how important it is to get a good grade.
c. both by your expectation that you will get a good grade and the personal value of getting a good grade.
d. by a combination of learned and instinctive behaviors.
Answer: c. both by your expectation that you will get a good grade and the personal value of getting a good grade.
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