A Problem with Using Rewards to Motivate Behavior Is That

question 135

Multiple Choice

A problem with using rewards to motivate behavior is that rewards:

• A)increase the behavior instead of decrease it.
• B)have been shown to not alter motivation levels.
• C)may undermine intrinsic motivation.
• D)may undermine extrinsic motivation.

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Definitions:

Societies

Groups of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or virtual territory, subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

Leader

An individual who guides or influences a group towards achieving a common goal or vision.

Organizations

Structured groups of people with specific purposes or goals, working together to achieve them.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory suggesting that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, usually defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.