Dr. Flore conducts a study in which two groups of participants work on challenging puzzles: one group is extrincically motivated,whereas the other is intrinsically motivated.Thus, one group is paid for its participation, while the other isn’t. Dr. Flore records the length of time each participant spent working on the puzzle and how much each participant enjoyed the puzzle. Based on the theories of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, which of the following is most likely to be true?
A-The paid group worked harder on the puzzle and enjoyed it more than the unpaid group
B-The paid group didn’t work as hard on the puzzle and enjoyed it less than the unpaid group
C-The paid group worked harder on the puzzle but enjoyed it less than the unpaid group
D-The paid group didn’t work as hard on the puzzle but enjoyed it more than the unpaid group
C-The paid group worked harder on the puzzle but enjoyed it less than the unpaid group
Based on the theories of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the most likely scenario would be that the paid group (extrinsically motivated) worked harder on the puzzle but enjoyed it less than the unpaid group (intrinsically motivated).
Therefore, the correct answer would be C - The paid group worked harder on the puzzle but enjoyed it less than the unpaid group.
To determine the most likely outcome based on the theories of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, we can consider the following information:
Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in an activity for the sheer enjoyment or satisfaction it brings, without any external rewards or incentives. It is driven by internal factors such as personal interest, autonomy, and a sense of competence.
Extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, involves engaging in an activity for external rewards or incentives, such as money or praise.
Based on these theories, we can make an inference about the likely outcome:
Since the unpaid group is intrinsically motivated, they are more likely to engage in the puzzle purely out of interest and enjoyment. They do not have the external incentive of payment, so their motivation is driven by internal factors.
The paid group, being extrinsically motivated, may be driven by the external reward of payment. However, their motivation may not be as strong or genuine compared to the unpaid group who genuinely enjoy the puzzle.
Considering this, the most likely outcome would be option C: "The paid group worked harder on the puzzle but enjoyed it less than the unpaid group." This is because the unpaid group is intrinsically motivated and would likely derive more enjoyment from the puzzle despite potentially spending less time on it. The paid group, while putting in more effort due to the external reward, may not experience the same level of enjoyment.
It's important to note that individual differences and other factors can also influence the results, so this is a general inference based on the theories of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.