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Because they convey information to people that they are good at an activity, ________ are not likely to reduce intrinsic interest in that activity.
 
  a. performance-contingent rewards
  b. task-contingent rewards
  c. negative critiques
  d. instances of insincere praise

Question 2

Walt's older brother Seymour decided to give him some incentive to continue doing well in school. Seymour told Walt that for every A he received on his report card, he would reward him with a comic book. Seymour is offering Walt a(n) ________ reward.
 
  a. task-contingent
  b. performance-contingent
  c. item-contingent
  d. time-contingent


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nicoleclaire22

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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