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Incentives can destroy intrinsic motivation by turning enjoyable work into transactional behavior

Incentives can destroy intrinsic motivation by turning enjoyable work into transactional behavior — research shows people lose interest in activities they previously enjoyed once external rewards are removed.

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Incentives can destroy intrinsic motivation by turning enjoyable work into transactional behavior — research shows people lose interest in activities they previously enjoyed once external rewards are removed.

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    How Incentives Destroy Intrinsic Motivation

    Incentives can destroy intrinsic motivation by turning enjoyable work into transactional behavior. Research shows people lose interest in activities they previously enjoyed once external rewards are removed.

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