Definition

Do I have the abilities to perform the task? no: no motivation yes: Is it worth the outcome no: no motivation yes: Motivation

Example

Personal Factors

  • goal (degree, etc)
  • like to study
  • values (want to learn more)

Situational Factors

  • action
  • potential outcomes (degree)
  • potential consequences (parents being disappointed)

Person-Situation Interaction

Action Outcomes Consequences

  • important that actions yield the expected outcomes and consequences
    • high action-outcome expectancy
    • high outcome-consequences expectancy
    • low situation-outcome expectancy