Which of the following is true of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
A) Intrinsic motivation causes us to do something for money,a grade,or some other concrete,tangible reward.
B) Extrinsic motivation causes us to participate in an activity for our own enjoyment rather than for any concrete,tangible reward that it will bring us.
C) In some cases,providing rewards for desirable behavior actually may decrease intrinsic motivation.
D) We are more apt to persevere,work harder,and produce work of higher quality when motivation for a task is extrinsic rather than intrinsic.

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Providing extrinsic rewards for desirable behavior may sometimes decrease intrinsic motivation because it shifts the focus from the enjoyment or satisfaction of the activity itself to the reward, which can make the activity feel like a chore. The other options (A, B, and D) are not accurate descriptions of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

Which of the Following Is True of Intrinsic and Extrinsic