Because of the relationship between the variables in expectancy theory:
A)All three must have positive values for someone to be motivated.
B)All three must have negative values for someone to be motivated.
C)No more than two of the variables can be positive for someone to be motivated.
D)Up to two variables can be zero with no effect on motivation.

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Expectancy theory posits that an individual's motivation is influenced by the belief that effort will lead to performance (expectancy), performance will lead to outcomes (instrumentality), and the value of those outcomes (valence). For motivation to be high, all three components must be positive, indicating that the individual believes effort will lead to desired performance and outcomes, and values those outcomes.

Because of the Relationship Between the Variables in Expectancy Theory