Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the overjustification effect?
A)
A first grader often played a certain card game alone at recess, but since everyone else started playing, he no longer thinks it's as awesome as it once was.
B)
A volunteer on a trip to South America went with intentions of using the experience as a resume enhancer, but came back with a new desire for social change.
C)
An artist who got a big break a couple years ago has seen a drastic drop in sales, and now that he is no longer making money off his work, he no longer has the desire to paint.
D)
An intern at Bill Dozer's Construction Inc. went from being paid to being a volunteer after major cutbacks, but because of the job's importance for her future, she convinced herself the job was just as rewarding.
Answer: C