Dr.Fiore conducts a study in which two groups of participants work on challenging puzzles: one group is extrinsically motivated whereas the other is intrinsically motivated.Thus,one group is paid for its participation,while the other is not.Dr.Fiore records the length of time each participant spent working on the puzzle and how enjoyable each participant rated the puzzle.Based on the text's discussion of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation,what might you expect?
A) The paid group would work longer on the puzzle,but like it less than the unpaid group.
B) The paid group would not work as long on the puzzle and like it less than the unpaid group.
C) The paid group would work longer on the puzzle and like it more than the unpaid group.
D) The paid group would not work as long on the puzzle,but like it more than the unpaid group.

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According to the text's discussion of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, individuals who are intrinsically motivated are more likely to enjoy an activity and persist in it even if there are no extrinsic rewards. On the other hand, individuals who are extrinsically motivated may only engage in an activity for the sake of the reward or incentive, and may not find the activity as enjoyable. Thus, we might expect that the paid group would not work as long on the puzzle and like it less than the unpaid group.

DrFiore Conducts a Study in Which Two Groups of Participants