According to research mentioned in this chapter, when children initially enjoyed a game, then were rewarded for it, how did they later behave after the reward was removed?
A) They persisted at the game at baseline levels.
B) They persisted at the game as though there was a reward.
C) They completely ceased playing the game.
D) They gradually played the game less.

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When children who initially enjoyed a game were rewarded for playing it and then the reward was removed, they tended to gradually play the game less. This phenomenon is explained by the overjustification effect, where external rewards can reduce intrinsic motivation.

According to Research Mentioned in This Chapter, When Children Initially