As a teacher of six-year-olds, you have noticed that verbal praise increases intrinsic motivation. Is this generally what happens when verbal praise is used?
A. yes-verbal praise increases intrinsic motivation
B. no-any external reward decreases intrinsic motivation
C. yes-verbal praise increases intrinsic motivation, but lowers actual performance
D. no-verbal praise, unlike other external rewards, decreases intrinsic motivation
Answer: A
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