As a teenager, you enjoyed jogging. As a result, your parents purchased new running shoes for you after every major milestone (e.g., when you ran your first marathon). According to the self-perception theory, your parents' behavior is most likely to _____ your intrinsic motivation for jogging.

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According to the self-perception theory, external rewards can undermine intrinsic motivation. In this case, the parents' behavior of purchasing new running shoes after every major milestone is an external reward that is likely to decrease the teenager's intrinsic motivation for jogging.

As a Teenager, You Enjoyed Jogging