Regarding the Use of Extrinsic Motivation with Children, Which of the Following

question 156

Multiple Choice

Regarding the use of extrinsic motivation with children, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Extrinsic motivation cannot be overused, especially with children; so use it frequently and in a variety of learning situations.
• B)Extrinsic rewards can focus attention on an activity so that real interest will develop.
• C)When extrinsic rewards are used, they should be small and phased out as soon as possible.
• D)In many situations it is important to encourage intrinsic motivation, especially when children are learning new skills.

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