Day care centers that have implemented small fines when parents are tardy in picking up their children have reported that tardiness _____,MOST likely because the _____ motivation for being on time has been _____.
A)decreases;extrinsic;increased
B)decreases;intrinsic;increased
C)increases;extrinsic;reduced
D)increases;intrinsic;reduced

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The correct answer is D because when small fines are implemented, the intrinsic motivation (internal desire) to be on time is reduced. Parents may feel less personally responsible for being on time since they can now compensate for their tardiness with money, leading to an increase in tardiness.

Day Care Centers That Have Implemented Small Fines When Parents