Why Is There a Shift Toward Extrinsic Motivation as Children

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why is there a shift toward extrinsic motivation as children move to higher grade levels?

• A) School grading practices reinforce external motivation.
• B) As students age,they lock into the increasing emphasis on grades and their internal motivation drops.
• C) Both answers are correct.
• D) Neither answer is correct.

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