Ana's Parents Paid Her an Allowance Every Week to Feed

question 26

Multiple Choice

Ana's parents paid her an allowance every week to feed the cats and a few other chores around the house. When Ana's mom lost her job her parents were no longer able to pay her an allowance. Although Ana quit making her bed every morning, she still fed the cats as soon as she woke up. Which of the following best explains Ana's behavior?

• A) Without the extrinsic reward the task itself is eliminated.
• B) With the extrinsic reward the task relies on an internal motivation.
• C) Without the intrinsic reward the task relies on an external motivation.
• D) Without the extrinsic reward the task relies on an internal motivation.
• E) With the intrinsic reward the task relies on an external motivation.

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Definitions:

Carbon Compounds

Organic compounds that contain carbon atoms and typically hydrogen, possibly along with other elements.

Phenylacetone

An organic compound with the chemical formula C6H5CH2COCH3, known as a precursor in the synthesis of methamphetamine and amphetamine.

Toluene

A colorless, water-insoluble liquid hydrocarbon of the aromatic series, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of various chemicals.

NaCN

Sodium cyanide, a highly toxic chemical compound used primarily in gold mining, as well as in other industrial processes.