In 2015, the Educational Testing Service (ETS)charged $52

question 135

Multiple Choice

In 2015, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) charged $52.50 to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) but $195 to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) .One reason for this difference in price is

• A)more people took the SAT than the GRE in 2015.
• B)the GRE is a longer test with more questions.
• C)an average, those who take the GRE have higher incomes than those who take the SAT.
• D)the ETS faces competition in the market for the SAT but no competition for the GRE.

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Definitions:

Overjustification Effect

A psychological phenomenon where providing an external incentive for a behavior someone already finds rewarding leads to a reduction in intrinsic motivation.

Intrinsic Motivations

Internal drives to perform a task or engage in an activity purely because of the inherent satisfaction and enjoyment derived from doing it.

Extrinsic Motivations

Inspiration fueled by outside incentives, including financial gain, recognition, academic achievement, and commendation.

Overjustification Effect

A phenomenon where providing an external incentive for a behavior that is already internally rewarding can lead to a decrease in intrinsic motivation for that behavior.