Which of the Following Is Probably an Example of the Overjustification

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is probably an example of the overjustification effect?

• A) Professional tennis players do not like to play tennis in their spare time.
• B) Workers who are promised a bonus for increasing their productivity work harder than do workers who are not offered a bonus.
• C) Children who are punished for touching the stove are more likely to quit touching it if the parents explain why they punished the children.
• D) People who are trying to lose weight but who have just violated their diet are likely to overeat during the later meals of the day as well.

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Definitions:

Forward Scheduling

Forward scheduling is a planning method where tasks are scheduled from the start date onwards to determine the earliest possible completion time.

Delivery Date

The specified date on which a product is agreed to be delivered to the customer.

Minimize Work-In-Process Inventory

A strategy to reduce the amount of unfinished goods in production to increase efficiency and decrease waste.

Product-Focused Facilities

Manufacturing or service facilities designed around a narrow range of products or services to achieve higher efficiency and quality.