According to the Overjustification Effect, Reinforcements That Praise People Tend

question 66

Multiple Choice

According to the overjustification effect, reinforcements that praise people tend to _____ intrinsic motivation, and reinforcement that seeks to control people _____ intrinsic motivation.

• A) decrease; increases
• B) increase; decreases
• C) spike; instills
• D) downgrade; upgrades

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Definitions:

Cognitions

Mental actions or processes of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Unified Protocol

A transdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral therapy approach designed to address a range of emotional disorders by targeting common underlying factors.

Emotional Experience

The complex array of feelings, sensations, and perceptions within an individual related to emotions and their expression.

Emotion-Laden Cognitions

Thoughts and memories that are charged with emotional significance, often influencing behavior and decision-making.