Which of the Following Is an Example of an Extrinsic

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic reward?

• A) A teacher acknowledging a student's hard work
• B) A supervisor spending time helping an employee sort out a personal problem
• C) A mother praising a child for mowing the lawn
• D) A manager giving an "Employee of the month" award with a certificate and gift vouchers

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Definitions:

Law of Effect

A principle of behavior psychology suggesting that actions which produce rewards tend to be repeated, while actions that produce discomfort are avoided.

Positive Outcomes

Favorable, beneficial, or desirable results from actions, decisions, or situations.

Fundamental Attribution Error

Overestimates internal factors and underestimates external factors as influences on someone’s behavior.

Situational Factors

External conditions or events that influence an individual's behavior or outcomes, often beyond their control.