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In an experiment by Lepper,Greene,and Nisbett (1973) ,children drew pictures with markers.Some were given an expected award after they drew their pictures,some were given an unexpected award after they drew their pictures,and some received no award.In follow-up sessions 1 to 2 weeks later,which group(s) spent the lowest amount of time drawing pictures?
A) those who got the expected award
B) those who got the unexpected award
C) those who got no award
D) all groups spent an equal amount of time drawing pictures
Expected Award
A prediction or anticipation of a reward or recognition that one believes they will receive for their actions or performance.
Lepper, Greene, Nisbett
Researchers known for their studies on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, especially the effects of rewards on individuals' motivation.
Overjustification Effect
Occurs when an external incentive such as a reward, decreases a person's intrinsic motivation to perform a task.
- Understand the overjustification effect, its implications on motivation and behavior, and ways to mitigate it.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the overjustification effect, its implications on motivation and behavior, and ways to mitigate it.
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