Dr. Fiore conducts a study in which two groups of participants work on challenging

puzzles: one group is extrinsically motivated whereas the other is intrinsically motivated. Thus,

one group is paid for its participation, while the other is not. Dr. Fiore records the length of time

each participant spent working on the puzzle and how enjoyable each participant rated the

puzzle. Based on the text's discussion of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, what might you

expect?

A. The paid group would work longer on the puzzle, but like it less than the unpaid group.

B. The paid group would not work as long on the puzzle and like it less than the unpaid group.

C. The paid group would work longer on the puzzle and like it more than the unpaid group.

D. The paid group would not work as long on the puzzle, but like it more than the unpaid group.

B. The paid group would not work as long on the puzzle and like it less than the unpaid group.

Explanation:

Dr. Fiore conducts a study where two groups participate in a puzzle challenge. One group is extrinsically motivated and is thus paid to participate in the puzzle challenge whereas the other group is interested and is intrinsically motivated to take part in the event and is not paid for participation.

Thus based on text's discussion of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, it is more likely that the group which is paid and is extrinsically motivated to take part would work less on the puzzle and will not enjoy as much as the group who is unpaid and is intrinsically motivated. It is because the intrinsically motivated group is excited to participate and will try their best to solve the puzzle. They will take much interest in the challenge and will enjoy the challenge. The unpaid group will work hard and will work long on the puzzle then the paid group because they are interested.

Thus the answer is

B. The paid group would not work as long on the puzzle and like it less than the unpaid group.