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Summary of the effects of external motivators on people's intrinsic motivation
Motivator Impact on intrinsic motivation
Monetary rewards Tend to decrease intrinsic motivation
Other tangible rewards Tend to decrease intrinsic motivation
Deadlines Tend to decrease intrinsic motivation
Threats of punishment Tend to decrease intrinsic motivation
Competition against others Tends to decrease intrinsic motivation
Directives and evaluations Tend to decrease intrinsic motivation
Negative feedback Tends to decrease intrinsic motivation
Controlling interpersonal climates Tend to decrease intrinsic motivation
Choice Tends to increase intrinsic motivation
Acknowledgment Tends to increase intrinsic motivation
Encouragement for self-initiation Tends to increase intrinsic motivation
Positive feedback Tends to increase intrinsic motivation
Autonomy-supportive interpersonal climates Tend to increase intrinsic motivation
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