According to the authors of your text, ________ explains why providing young children large rewards for reading (e.g., money, prizes) might actually backfire and convince them that they don't really like reading as much as they thought at first
a. the overjustification effect
b. self-perception processes
c. reasons-generated attitude change
d. intrinsic motivation theory
Answer: A
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