Pablo had always gotten much satisfaction out of caring for his brothers and sisters when they were sick. A few months ago, Pablo's father convinced him to take a job at a hospital as a nurse's aide so that he could earn money doing what he enjoyed. Now that Pablo has been working at the hospital for a while, he no longer enjoys caring for sick people as much as he did before he took the job. One reason for Pablo's attitude change may be that the job has undermined his __________ for helping others.
A) intrinsic motivation
B) extrinsic motivation
C) external justification
D) internal justification

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Pablo's initial motivation for caring for his siblings was likely intrinsic, meaning he was internally driven by his own enjoyment and satisfaction from helping others. However, the job at the hospital may have shifted his motivation to extrinsic, meaning he is now motivated by external factors such as the paycheck rather than personal satisfaction. This shift in motivation may have undermined his initial intrinsic motivation.

Pablo Had Always Gotten Much Satisfaction Out of Caring for His