Characteristics of the rewarder and intrinsic motivation of the rewardee.

Deci, Edward L., Nezlek, John, Sheinman, Louise·1981·Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
DOI 10.1037//0022-3514.40.1.1

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Deci, E. L., Nezlek, J., & Sheinman, L. (1981). Characteristics of the rewarder and intrinsic motivation of the rewardee. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037//0022-3514.40.1.1

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