Suzie notices that her daughter, Nina, loves to play piano. Suzie decides to encourage her further by promising to pay her a dollar for every extra hour of piano practice in the evening. Chances are that Nina's intrinsic interest in playing the piano is likely to

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When external rewards (like money) are introduced for activities that individuals already find intrinsically motivating, it can lead to a decrease in their intrinsic interest. This phenomenon is known as the overjustification effect, where the external incentive may become the primary reason for engaging in the activity, undermining the initial intrinsic motivation.

Suzie Notices That Her Daughter, Nina, Loves to Play Piano