A teacher decides to give her students stickers every time they finish reading a book. After awhile she chooses not to give out any rewards for reading

She notices that the students are not motivated to read as much as before and don't seem to be enjoying their reading time. This best illustrates what phenomenon?
a. Intrinsic motivation
b. Self-fulfilling prophecy
c. Overjustification effect
d. Affective forecasting


Answer: C

Psychology

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