For Many People, the Main Motivation for Certain Behaviors (Such

question 21

Multiple Choice

For many people, the main motivation for certain behaviors (such as painting graffiti on walls) is "showing off." If someone now provides a small payment for the same behavior, the person's desire to do the behavior may actually decrease. The decreased motivation is an example of the

• A) externality hypothesis.
• B) overjustification effect.
• C) principle of homeostasis.
• D) hierarchy of needs.

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Definitions:

Photosynthesis

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen.

Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process that converts oxygen and glucose into energy (ATP), water, and carbon dioxide.

Energy Generation

The process of converting various forms of energy, such as chemical, nuclear, or solar, into usable electrical or mechanical energy.

Photosynthetic Pigments

Molecules that absorb specific wavelengths of light and are utilized by plants and other photosynthetic organisms to capture energy from the sun.