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Jenny was planning on traveling over spring break, but she didn't want to spend a lot of money on the airfare. Even though it took more time, she went online to get tickets instead of going to a travel agent. What theory of motivation best explains Jenny's behavior?

 

  1. A) Expectancy theory
  2. B) Instinct theory
  3. C) Drive theory
  4. D) Theory of cognitive dissonance
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