According to Cognitive Dissonance Theory, a Disadvantage of the Use

question 65

Multiple Choice

According to cognitive dissonance theory, a disadvantage of the use of large rewards is:

• A) the intrinsic value of the rewarded behavior may be reduced.
• B) work may be turned into play.
• C) people will assume that their behaviors have an internal source.
• D) people will eventually grow tired of the rewards and will refuse to perform the behavior.

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Definitions:

Free Radical Bromination

A chemical reaction process whereby bromine radicals (Br.) selectively react with C-H bonds in hydrocarbons to form brominated products.

Methane

The simplest alkane, a colorless, odorless gas (CH4), that is the main component of natural gas and a potent greenhouse gas.

Transition State

A high-energy state during a chemical reaction that represents the point of highest energy through which reactants must pass before forming products.

Resonance Stabilized Radical

A radical species whose stability is enhanced by the distribution of its unpaired electron over multiple atoms via resonance.