When people are bribed to do what they already like doing, they may see their actions as being externally controlled rather than intrinsically appealing. This behavior is best explained by:

A. the insufficient justification effect.
B. the overjustification effect.
C. self-presentation theory.
D. emotional contagion theory.


Answer: B

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