Based on the Idea of Overjustification, If You Have a Group

question 128

Multiple Choice

Based on the idea of overjustification, if you have a group of children who already enjoy reading, which of the following would be most likely to decrease their intrinsic motivation?

• A) allowing them to read as much as they choose
• B) timing them for how long they read each day
• C) giving them achievement tests on reading
• D) rewarding them for each book they read

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Unit Product Cost

The total cost associated with producing a single unit of a product, including materials, labor, and overhead.

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Variable Costing

A pricing approach that incorporates only variable production expenses—such as direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead—into the costs of products.