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

---

Definitions:

Lewis Structure

A visual diagram that illustrates the bonding between atoms and the lone pairs of electrons in a molecule.

Phosphine

A colorless, flammable, and toxic gas with the chemical formula PH3, used in various industrial applications and as a pesticide.

Ammonia

A compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3, a colorless gas with a characteristic pungent smell.

Hydrogen Sulfide

A toxic, flammable gas with the formula H2S, known for its foul odor of rotten eggs and used in the manufacture of chemicals.