Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Overjustification Effect Is

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the overjustification effect is true?

• A)The overjustification effect occurs in a number of situations
• B)Rewards seen as providing "informational" value typically result in a decrease in intrinsic motivation for the task
• C)Overjustification effect is more a reality than a myth
• D)External rewards may backfire if they are given to people already intrinsically motivated to perform the tasks

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Definitions:

KSAs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities; refers to the collective competencies required to perform a job or task effectively.

Known Self Actions

Actions that are within an individual's conscious awareness and reflective of their self-image or identity.

Team's Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a team are attracted to the team and motivated to remain part of it.

Task Cohesion

The degree to which group members work together in a coordinated way to achieve mutual goals.