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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