As a child, Chris' parents gave him twenty-five cents every time he brushed his teeth. Based on hypothesis formulated from Attribution Theory, which of the following statements is most accurate?

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Attribution Theory suggests that if behavior is attributed to external rewards (like receiving twenty-five cents for brushing teeth), the behavior is less likely to continue once the reward is removed. This is because the motivation is seen as coming from outside the individual, rather than from internal factors such as personal hygiene or health.

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