Jeremy Loses Interest in Doing Arithmetic After His Teacher Promises

question 120

Multiple Choice

Jeremy loses interest in doing arithmetic after his teacher promises him $1 for each problem he solves correctly.Which theory best explains Jeremy's loss of interest in arithmetic?

• A)self-perception theory
• B)cognitive dissonance theory
• C)self-presentation theory
• D)self-monitoring theory

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