Question

when you remove an extrinsic motivator and a behavior stops, this is called ______. reinforcement dulling effect extinction effect motivation reduction effect overjustification effect

Explanation:

The Overjustification Effect occurs when an extrinsic motivator (like a reward) is removed, and the behavior that was maintained by it stops. Reinforcement Dulling Effect is not a recognized term for this concept. Extinction Effect in behavioral terms is more about operant conditioning extinction (but the key here is the overjustification context), and Motivation Reduction Effect is not the standard term. The Overjustification Effect explains that when external rewards are used for an intrinsically motivated behavior, the intrinsic motivation can decrease, and when the external reward (extrinsic motivator) is removed, the behavior may stop.

Answer:

B. Extinction Effect (Note: Correction - actually the correct term here is Overjustification Effect? Wait, no, let's re - check. Wait, the Overjustification Effect is when external rewards reduce intrinsic motivation. The Extinction in operant conditioning is when a reinforced behavior stops when reinforcement is removed. Wait, the question says "when you remove an extrinsic motivator and a behavior stops". In operant conditioning, extinction is the process where a behavior that was previously reinforced (by extrinsic motivator) stops when the reinforcement is removed. But the options: "Extinction Effect" - maybe the question's terminology. Wait, the four options:

Reinforcement Dulling Effect - not standard.

Extinction Effect - in behavioral terms, extinction is the disappearance of a behavior when the reinforcer is removed.

Motivation Reduction Effect - not standard.

Overjustification Effect - is about intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation change.

Wait, the correct answer based on the options and the description: when you remove an extrinsic motivator (reinforcer) and behavior stops, that's extinction. So the answer is "Extinction Effect" (the option labeled as such, probably the second option, let's assume the options are:

1. Reinforcement Dulling Effect

1. Extinction Effect

1. Motivation Reduction Effect

1. Overjustification Effect

So the correct answer is 2. Extinction Effect.

So the answer is: B. Extinction Effect (assuming the options are labeled with B as Extinction Effect)