Which of the following is the important finding in the research by Lepper et al. (1973) on the effects of reward
A)Reward can motivate students to do better
B)Monetary reward is not effective
C)Reward can undermine initial interest in a behavior
D)The effects of reward only last a short period of time

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Lepper et al. (1973) found that external rewards can undermine intrinsic motivation, meaning that if individuals are rewarded for doing something they already enjoy, their internal interest in the activity can decrease.

Which of the Following Is the Important Finding in the Research