Excessive rewards refer to the practice of providing overly generous incentives or reinforcements for certain behaviors. This can lead to ethical concerns as it may undermine intrinsic motivation and create a dependency on external rewards.
Related terms
Intrinsic Motivation: Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in an activity for its inherent satisfaction or personal fulfillment.
Overjustification Effect: The overjustification effect occurs when extrinsic rewards (such as excessive rewards) decrease intrinsic motivation.
Reinforcement: Reinforcement refers to any event that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again in the future.