The Principal of a Local Elementary School Plans to Implement

Multiple Choice

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

A) external rewards; reduce any inherent intrinsic interest
B) external rewards; increase any inherent intrinsic interest
C) any forms of encouragement; reduce intrinsic motivation
D) intrinsic interests; weaken over time regardless of incentives