What is the only type of extrinsic reward that did not improve average performance on test performance in studies on incentives and test performance?

A. Receiving a grade of A if they were among the top three students in their class.
B. Receiving a certificate for good performance.
C. Receiving a prize if they were one of the top three performers.
D. Receiving an A through F grade for their performance.


Answer: D

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