_____ occurs when people attribute the reason for their action to an external incentive and their intrinsic motivation and enjoyment of the task are consequently diminished.

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The overjustification effect refers to the tendency for people to become less intrinsically motivated to perform a task once they are given extrinsic rewards for completing it. The external incentive or reward becomes the main motivator rather than the individual's own intrinsic enjoyment of the activity, leading to a decrease in overall motivation and interest in the task.

_____ Occurs When People Attribute the Reason for Their Action