Graham, Koo, and Wilson (2011) asked students to track the number of miles they avoided driving on a Web site. Those who were keeping track drove less

a. than those in a control group.
b. only if they were also told how much money they had saved on gas.
c. only if they were told about the savings in air pollution.
d. especially when given feedback about financial savings and reduction in air pollution.


Answer: D

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