According to research on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, you would be most likely to say you enjoyed a task if you were told you would

A) be given $10 after getting the task done.
B) receive a certificate after finishing the task.
C) not be offered anything after completing the task.
D) receive $100 after finishing the task.


Answer: C

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