Tim Is Told That His Ability to Retrieve the Correct

question 8

Multiple Choice

Tim is told that his ability to retrieve the correct answers on his history exam will gain him monetary rewards. Specifically, correct multiple-choice answers will earn him 25 cents per answer, while correct short-answer questions will gain him 75 cents per answer. Research on contrast effects suggests that Tim:

• A) will not be influenced by the monetary incentives
• B) will answer more of the multiple choice questions correctly, in comparison to the short-answer questions
• C) will answer more of the short-answer questions correctly, in comparison to the multiple-choice questions
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Horizontal Culture

A workplace cultural approach that emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and equality among employees at all levels.

Formal Attire

Clothing that conforms to a strict dress code, typically worn at official or formal occasions.

Task Culture

A workplace environment that is focused on teamwork to accomplish specific goals, often in a flexible and adaptive manner.

Power Culture

A corporate culture model that is characterized by centralization of power in a single person or a small group, which dictates all major decisions.