Jay is motivated by money and the things money will bring him. Janet is motivated by a belief in the importance of doing good things, and her actions are based on that belief

They each place different types of "meaning" on what they should strive to achieve. Which theory incorporates both of these types of motivational causes?
a) sensation-seeking theory
b) entity theory
c) increment theory
d) expectancy-value theory


ANS: D, expectancy-value theory; the values a person holds determine his or her motivation.

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