The Principal of a Local Elementary School Plans to Implement

question 26

Multiple Choice

The principal of a local elementary school plans to implement a "Reading for Cash" program,in which children would be given cash rewards for reading.Before investing in this plan,the principal asks for your assessment.Because ___________,you would probably tell her that the program would not be an effective way to increase interest in reading.

• A) cash rewards tend to increase performance on a task
• B) any forms of encouragement tend to reduce intrinsic motivation
• C) external rewards tend to reduce any inherent intrinsic interest
• D) intrinsic interests tend to weaken over time regardless of incentives
• E) external rewards tend to increase any inherent intrinsic interest

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of depreciation where an equal amount of depreciation is allocated each year over the useful life of the asset.

Average Rate of Return

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Estimated Annual Net Income

The projection or forecast of a company's net income over a one-year period, considering all expected revenues and expenses.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a physical asset evenly over its useful life.