Term ID: T4007

Overjustification Effect

/overjustification-effect/
The reduction in intrinsic motivation that occurs when external rewards are provided for previously enjoyable activities.
Example: Children losing interest in drawing when given rewards for artwork that they previously enjoyed creating spontaneously.

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Reference: Deci (1971)