Term ID: T4101

Outcome Expectancy Theory

/outcome-expectancy-theory/
Theoretical framework explaining how beliefs about likely consequences influence motivation and behavioral choices.
Example: Understanding how student expectations about career benefits affect their willingness to invest effort in challenging courses.

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Reference: Eccles & Wigfield (2002)