Suppose that, for a period of one month, you are given R20 every time that you work on a fun and interesting word game.Research suggests that, as a consequence, ____.
A)the word game will be easier for you (than for someone who had not been rewarded)
B)the word game will be harder for you (than for someone who had not been rewarded)
C)later, when the month is up and you are no longer given R20 to work on the word game, you will be less likely to work on it (than would someone who had not been rewarded)
D)later, when the month is up and you are no longer given R20 to work on the word game, you will be more likely to work on it (than would someone who had not been rewarded)

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This scenario describes the concept of extrinsic motivation, where the reward (R20) is the incentive for working on the word game. Research suggests that when the reward is removed, individuals may be less likely to engage in the activity as they no longer have the external motivation to do so. This is known as the overjustification effect. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

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