Research has found that providing external reinforcement reduces intrinsic motivation. This phenomenon is known as the:

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The overjustification effect occurs when external reinforcement (such as rewards or praise) reduces a person's intrinsic motivation, because the person begins to view the behavior as being driven by the rewards rather than by their own inherent interest or enjoyment in the activity. This effect has been demonstrated in numerous studies, particularly in the context of rewards for children's academic performance. The other options (A, B, and D) are not related to this specific phenomenon.

Research Has Found That Providing External Reinforcement Reduces Intrinsic Motivation