Before entering first grade,little Mina used to love to read books.Once school started,her teacher began a program to motivate her students to read.She began to give stars to those children who finished a new book.As a result,Mina no longer reads while she is at home.What has likely occurred?
A)Mina's intrinsic motivation decreased.
B)Mina's extrinsic motivation decreased.
C)Mina's intrinsic motivation was unchanged.
D)Mina's intrinsic motivation was increased.

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Mina's intrinsic motivation to read for the joy of it likely decreased because the introduction of external rewards (stars) shifted her motivation from internal satisfaction to obtaining the external reward.

Before Entering First Grade,little Mina Used to Love to Read