Some countries pay their Olympic athletes up to $25,000 for each gold medal,$15,000 for a silver medal,and $10,000 for a bronze medal. Since 1960,the Paralympics for athletes with a disability has been an integral part of the Olympic Games,yet these athletes receive only 10 percent of what the Olympic athletes are paid,and Paralympic athletes are not allowed to participate in opening ceremonies. What will the athletes' degree of motivation be to win a Paralympics medal if they believe their efforts will NOT be fairly rewarded?

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The athletes' degree of motivation to win a Paralympics medal would be low valence if they believe their efforts will not be fairly rewarded, as they are only paid 10 percent of what Olympic athletes receive for medals. Low valence refers to a low perceived value or reward for accomplishing a task or goal, which can lead to reduced motivation.

Some Countries Pay Their Olympic Athletes Up to $25,000 for Each