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Outcome expectations are subjective estimates of how likely it is that a specific behavior will be followed by particular consequences.
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Together with efficacy expectations, outcome expectations are expectancies that determine the initiation and maintenance of behavior. The two are separate, and they both influence behavior regulation.
Definition of Outcome Expectation
Outcome expectations are personal beliefs in the effect of an action on achieving a particular outcome. Outcome expectations are chiefly seen as being important in deciding to change behavior (i.e., the motivation phase). Outcome expectations can be positive (pros, e.g., “If I exercise five times per week, I will reduce my cardiovascular risk”) and negative(cons, e.g., “If I exercise five times per week, I will have less time to hang out with my friends”). In the motivation phase, people balance the pros and cons of certain...
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Lippke, S. (2017). Outcome Expectation. In: Zeigler-Hill, V., Shackelford, T. (eds) Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-28099-8_1145-1
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