Maurice had always gotten a lot of satisfaction from caring for his brothers and sisters when they were sick.A few months ago,Maurice's father convinced him to take a job at a hospital as a nurse's aid so that he could earn money doing what he enjoyed.Now that Maurice has been working at the hospital for awhile,he no longer enjoys caring for sick people as much as he did before he took the job.One reason for Maurice's attitude change may be that the job has undermined his _______ for helping others.

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Maurice's initial motivation for caring for his siblings was likely intrinsic - he did it because he found it personally satisfying. However, when he started working at the hospital and began receiving payment for his work, his motivation may have shifted to being extrinsic - he was doing it for the external reward of a paycheck. This can undermine one's intrinsic motivation and lead to a decrease in enjoyment of the activity.

Maurice Had Always Gotten a Lot of Satisfaction from Caring