Although your mother had to nag you to clean your room as a child, she always praised your desire to keep your room clean and orderly when you finished. Her comments likely _____ your intrinsic motivation to maintain a clean and orderly environment on your own.

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The word "praised" in the sentence suggests that the mother's comments were positive and complimentary. Positive reinforcement typically increases motivation and behavior, so the mother's comments likely increased the child's intrinsic motivation to keep their room clean and orderly.

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