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The overjustification effect occurs when an external incentive like a reward decreases a person's intrinsic motivation to perform a task they already find enjoyable. This phenomenon suggests that while rewards can initially boost performance, they may ultimately undermine a person's internal desire to engage in the activity for its own sake.
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