A recent study showed that seventh-grade students who moved into eighth-grade classes that emphasized competition and public comparison of students
A) performed better academically than peers in classrooms that emphasized cooperation and mutual respect.
B) showed increased perseverance and improved study habits.
C) showed declines in motivation and self-regulation.
D) showed better attendance than peers in classrooms that emphasized cooperation and shared classroom control.

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The study showed that seventh-grade students who moved into eighth-grade classes that emphasized competition and public comparison of students showed declines in motivation and self-regulation. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Options A, B, and D are incorrect since they do not reflect the findings of the study.

A Recent Study Showed That Seventh-Grade Students Who Moved into Eighth-Grade