Jeremy Loses His Former Interest in Doing Arithmetic After His

question 32

Multiple Choice

Jeremy loses his former 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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