Ray Played Basketball All of His Life Because He Loved

question 81

Multiple Choice

Ray played basketball all of his life because he loved the sport. He became so good that he was given the opportunity to play professionally and eventually he signed a very lucrative contract. After that contract ran out, the team offered him slightly more money, but he decided that it was not enough. Which of the following best explains Ray's behavior from a motivational perspective?

• A) Ray was selfish.
• B) The team did not show Ray the respect that he had earned.
• C) The extrinsic motivation had replaced Ray's intrinsic motivation to play.
• D) Ray lost all motivation to play.

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