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 theories of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation,what might you expect?
A)The paid group would work harder on the puzzle but enjoy it less than the unpaid group.
B)The paid group would not work as hard on the puzzle and enjoy it less than the unpaid group.
C)The paid group would work harder on the puzzle and enjoy it more than the unpaid group.
D)The paid group would not work as hard on the puzzle but enjoy it more than the unpaid group.

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According to the theories of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the unpaid group (intrinsically motivated) would be more likely to find the puzzle enjoyable and therefore work harder and longer on it. On the other hand, the paid group (extrinsically motivated) may not find the puzzle as enjoyable since they are being paid to do it, and may not put in as much effort. Therefore, they would not work as hard on the puzzle and enjoy it less than the unpaid group.

DrFiore Conducts a Study in Which Two Groups of Participants