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Effects of Extrinsic Rewards on Children's Subsequent Intrinsic Interest
Greene, David; Lepper, Mark R.
Child Development, 45, 4, 1141-1145, Dec 74
Preschool children were asked to participate in an activity of high initial interest, either for its own sake or in order to obtain an extrinsic reward. Children who participated as a means to some ulterior end showed less intrinsic interest in the activity. (SDH)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Interest Research, Interests, Motivation, Observation, Preschool Children, Reinforcement, Rewards
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