According to Research on the Overjustification Effect, Why Would High

question 4

Multiple Choice

According to research on the overjustification effect, why would high course grades be very UNLIKELY to undermine intrinsic motivation to learn?

• A) Grades aren't important to some students.
• B) Grades are based on course performance.
• C) Grades are based on both skill and motivation.
• D) Grades cause students to become anxious.

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