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The Journal of Genetic Psychology
Research and Theory on Human Development
Volume 141, 1982 - Issue 1
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The Effect of Rewards on Intrinsic Interest: Developmental Changes in the Underlying Processes

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Pages 29-39 | Received 27 Aug 1980, Published online: 18 Sep 2012

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