Research Found That When Participants Were in a Condition in Which

question 130

Multiple Choice

Research found that when participants were in a condition in which they were told that they had plenty of time to get to another building, they were:

• A) less likely to help someone in need on the way to the building.
• B) more likely to help someone in need on the way to the building.
• C) less likely to notice someone in need.
• D) more likely to avoid someone in need.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Motivation

is the drive to engage in an activity for its own sake, deriving pleasure and satisfaction from the participation itself, not from external rewards.

Mastery of Tasks

The degree to which an individual has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to proficiently perform specific tasks.

Self-perception Theory

A theory that suggests individuals develop their attitudes and feelings by observing their own behavior and concluding what attitudes must have caused it.

Social Learning

The process of acquiring new behaviors, attitudes, or skills by observing the actions and outcomes of others.