Based on the Idea of Overjustification, If You Have a Group

question 128

Multiple Choice

Based on the idea of overjustification, if you have a group of children who already enjoy reading, which of the following would be most likely to decrease their intrinsic motivation?

• A) allowing them to read as much as they choose
• B) timing them for how long they read each day
• C) giving them achievement tests on reading
• D) rewarding them for each book they read

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Definitions:

Norm Intensity

The degree to which a norm is accepted and enforced within a group or organization, affecting members' behaviors and attitudes.

Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group or team are united in pursuing common goals and how well they bond with each other.

Social Behaviour

Actions among individuals, shaped by social norms, cultures, and societal structures, that affect and are affected by others.