Question

Extrinsic rewards tend to decrease enjoyment of an activity because they _____. answer

a. provide inadequate justification for most activities
b. change our explanation for engaging in an activity
c. are secondary rather than primary reinforcers
d. are negative rather than positive reinforcers

Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option b. Extrinsic rewards tend to decrease enjoyment of an activity because they change our explanation for engaging in an activity. We became more motivated in getting that tangible reward rather than gaining something internally out of it.