Extrinsic rewards tend to decrease enjoyment of an activity because they ________.
A)are secondary rather than primary reinforcers
B)are negative rather than positive reinforcers
C)change our explanation for engaging in an activity
D)provide inadequate justification for most activities

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Extrinsic rewards can decrease enjoyment of an activity because they shift our motivation from internal (intrinsic) to external (extrinsic) factors, changing our explanation for why we engage in the activity. This can undermine intrinsic motivation.

Extrinsic Rewards Tend to Decrease Enjoyment of an Activity Because