Rosemarie wants her son Marc to be more motivated to practice the violin on his own. Based on research on the overjustication effect, what would be the LEAST effective way to intrinsically motivate Marc to practice?
a. Surprise him with 20 dollars after he practices.
b. Do not provide him with any reward.
c. Promise to pay him 30 dollars every time he practices the violin.
d. Surprise him with 50 dollars after he practices.
Answer: C
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a. Goldstein. b. Gestalt psychologists. c. Helmholtz. d. Gibson.
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