Some researchers have argued that intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are incompatible.By this, they mean that
A)intrinsic rewards may decrease extrinsic motivation.
B)extrinsic rewards may decrease intrinsic motivation.
C)extrinsic rewards usually lead to better performance than intrinsic rewards.
D)intrinsic rewards usually lead to better performance than extrinsic rewards.
E)when used in combination, they result in lower levels of performance.

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Extrinsic rewards may decrease intrinsic motivation, according to the theory that external incentives can undermine a person's internal drive to perform a task for its own sake. This phenomenon is often referred to as the "overjustification effect."

Some Researchers Have Argued That Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Are