Ray played basketball for most of his life because he enjoyed the sport.He became so competent that he was given an opportunity to play professionally.Eventually,he signed a very lucrative contract with a regional basketball team.After the contract ran out,the team offered him slightly more money than the previous deal,but Ray decided that it was not enough.Which of the following best explains the rationale behind Ray's decision?
A)Ray's organismic needs were not fulfilled yet.
B)The team did not show Ray the respect that he deserved after becoming a professional player.
C)Extrinsic motivation had replaced Ray's intrinsic motivation to play.
D)Ray has lost the motivation to play.

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This suggests that Ray's initial intrinsic motivation to play basketball had been replaced by extrinsic motivation, i.e., the desire for money and material rewards. Thus, when the team did not offer him enough money, he was not motivated to continue playing for them.

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