Praise should be avoided because it is an extrinsic motivator and its use reduces intrinsic motivation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False. Praise that is genuine, that emphasizes desirable performance rather than personal attributes, or that gives informative feedback can be a good source of motivation.

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The author of your text is LEAST likely to agree with which of the following metaphors?

a. Teaching is like climbing a hill. b. Teaching is like being a sculptor. c. Teaching is like being a tour guide. d. Teaching is like being a dentist. e. Teaching is like being a sailor.

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How does replication of experiments contribute to external validity?

What will be an ideal response?

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What was the percentage of available computers with Internet access in schools in 2009?

a. 29 percent c. 95 percent b. 30 percent d. 100 percent

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A major problem with assessing students using portfolios is that two teachers often assign quite different grades to the same student's portfolio

a. True b. False

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