AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The overjustification effect occurs because when an external reward is given to us for completing an activity, we evaluate that our enjoyment for that activity came from the reward rather than the activity itself. The extrinsic motivator, the reward, replaces our intrinsic motivation to complete the task.

Detailed explanation-2: -What are examples of the overjustification effect in real life? Someone who once enjoyed writing is now less passionate about it after getting a paid job as a journalist. Or, someone who enjoys trivia night with their friends doesn’t like trivia night now that their friends are placing bets on which team will win.

Detailed explanation-3: -Unfortunately, extrinsic motivation can also lead to the erosion of enjoyment in tasks that were previously intrinsically pleasing. For instance, the overjustification effect shows that giving excessive external rewards can reduce intrinsic motivation.

Detailed explanation-4: -An overjustification effect, or undermining effect, occurs when a person engages in an intrinsically rewarding activity for an external reward. This reward then causes a decrease in the person’s subsequent intrinsic interest in that activity.

Detailed explanation-5: -In all of these situations, some external factor serves as a force that drives positive behavior. With careful application, extrinsic motivation can result in intrinsic motivation-in which a person performs a task well simply because they enjoy it, find it fulfilling, or feel a sense of pride.