The Tendency for Extrinsic Rewards to Undermine Intrinsic Motivation Is

question 82

Multiple Choice

The tendency for extrinsic rewards to undermine intrinsic motivation is called

• A) self-discrepancy theory.
• B) implicit egoism.
• C) the durability bias.
• D) the overjustification effect.

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Definitions:

Actual Causes

The direct, specific factors or conditions responsible for an outcome or event.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or expectations, eliciting a range of responses from disapproval to legal sanctions.

Phenomenological Theory

A philosophical approach focusing on individuals' subjective experiences and interpretations of the world.

Subjectivity

The influence of personal feelings, tastes, or opinions on perception or judgment.