Which of the Following Is an Example of an Extrinsically

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an extrinsically motivated behavior?

• A) reading a mystery book by your favorite author
• B) working to earn a paycheck
• C) bringing your mother flowers because it makes you feel good
• D) marrying someone because you love being with him or her

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

A psychological study conducted by Philip Zimbardo in 1971 at Stanford University, where students were assigned roles of prisoners and guards to explore the effects of perceived power.

Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.