Which of the Following Is True of Intrinsic and Extrinsic

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

• A) Intrinsic motivation causes us to do something for money,a grade,or some other concrete,tangible reward.
• B) Extrinsic motivation causes us to participate in an activity for our own enjoyment rather than for any concrete,tangible reward that it will bring us.
• C) In some cases,providing rewards for desirable behavior actually may decrease intrinsic motivation.
• D) We are more apt to persevere,work harder,and produce work of higher quality when motivation for a task is extrinsic rather than intrinsic.

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