Because They Convey Information to People That They Are Good

question 132

Multiple Choice

Because they convey information to people that they are good at an activity, __________ are not likely to reduce intrinsic interest in that activity.

• A) performance-contingent rewards
• B) task-contingent rewards
• C) negative critiques
• D) instances of insincere praise

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Definitions:

Mitochondrion

An organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

A network of membranes within the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells involved in protein and lipid synthesis, and calcium storage.

Myelin

Myelin is a fatty substance that forms a sheath around the axons of neurons, facilitating faster transmission of electrical impulses along the nerve cells.

Axon

A lengthy, slim part of a nerve cell, known as a neuron, that typically moves electrical impulses from the neuron's core body.