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

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The overjustification effect occurs when external rewards are given for doing activities that an individual already finds intrinsically appealing. This can lead to the individual perceiving their actions as being externally controlled rather than intrinsically interesting.

When People Are Bribed to Do What They Already Like