In a Recent Study, When People Were Overpaid for a Task

question 203

Multiple Choice

In a recent study, when people were overpaid for a task and believed that the money would be coming out of the pocket of the person doing the study, what percent kept the extra money?

• A) six percent
• B) 17 percent
• C) 33 percent
• D) 50 percent

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Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

A phase in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development (from approximately 2 to 7 years of age) where children are unable to perform logical mental operations but develop memory and imagination.

Cognitive Development

The process by which an individual learns, acquires understanding, and reasons through changes in thought and behavior over the lifespan.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the frontal lobes of the brain involved in decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Risky Behavior

Actions that involve potential exposure to harm or loss, often assessed in context of health or psychology.