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The Overjustification Effect: How Rewards Can Undermine the Things You Love

When external rewards are added to activities we already enjoy, motivation often falls. Exploring the research behind intrinsic motivation — and what it means for how we live, work, and raise children.

April 7, 2026


The Overjustification Effect: How Rewards Can Undermine the Things You Love
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