A Computer Programmer Who Does His or Her Job Well

question 19

Multiple Choice

A computer programmer who does his or her job well because he or she enjoys solving complicated computer problems is said to be

• A)extrinsically motivated.
• B)negatively reinforced.
• C)experiencing extinction.
• D)intrinsically motivated.

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Definitions:

Laboratory Experiments

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The extent to which a research study can demonstrate that a causal relationship exists between the independent and dependent variables, free from confounding variables.

External Validity

The degree to which a study's findings can be applied to other contexts and different individuals.

Validity

The extent to which a test, measurement, or study accurately reflects or assesses the specific concept it is intended to measure.