Over-justification Effect

Offering extrinsic rewards for tasks that are intrinsically motivating can reduce the natural enjoyment or engagement with the task.
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Social and Emotional Influence
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Strengthens engagement by providing tangible rewards.

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May reduce intrinsic motivation if over-rewarded.

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Gamification
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Notifications & Alerts
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Behaviour Change
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Retention
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Trust & Confidence
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Cognitive Load

The Study

Over-justification Effect explores how individuals' decisions and perceptions are influenced by underlying psychological mechanisms. Research on this bias has revealed its role in everyday behaviours and decision-making processes. Studies often involve experiments where participants' reactions are observed to determine the bias's impact. This understanding helps designers and marketers craft more effective, user-centric experiences.

The result

The results indicate that over-justification effect significantly influences decision-making by altering perception, recall, or emotional response. These findings provide valuable insights into cognitive behaviour, informing design strategies.

Actionable tips

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Balance intrinsic and extrinsic motivators.

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Use rewards sparingly to maintain engagement.

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Test reward frequency for sustained interest.

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