Which of the Following Is an Example of an Intrinsically

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsically motivated behaviour?

• A) working to earn a paycheque
• B) bringing your mother flowers on her birthday because it is expected
• C) eating a ham sandwich because you are hungry even though you don't like ham
• D) reading a mystery book by your favourite author

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Definitions:

Obedience

The act of following orders or directions from authority figures, often studied in psychology to understand the extent and limits of social influence.

Reciprocity

A social norm of responding to a positive action with another positive action, fostering mutual benefit and cooperation.

Mere-Exposure Effect

A mental effect in which individuals naturally favor items or concepts they recognize due to their familiarity.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait in an individual leads to the assumption of other positive traits or abilities.