In the classic motivation study by Lepper and others (1973), children who were ________ continued to show more of an interest in drawing than children in the other groups.
A)promised a reward
B)scolded for drawing "outside of the lines"
C)not given any reward for drawing
D)orally encouraged to draw

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In the study by Lepper et al. (1973), children who were not given any reward for drawing (intrinsic motivation) continued to show more interest in drawing compared to those who were promised a reward (extrinsic motivation), thus highlighting the importance of intrinsic motivation in sustaining an activity.

In the Classic Motivation Study by Lepper and Others (1973)