Results of research testing the principles of cognitive evaluation theory have found which of the following?
A) External rewards can decrease intrinsic motivation.
B) Rewards are most effective if all children receive them, whether or not the children earned them.
C) Fitness tests with percentile-based interpretations of student performance maximize student interest in the tasks.
D) All of the above

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Research has found that external rewards can decrease intrinsic motivation, as it can shift the focus from the enjoyment of the activity to the desire for the reward. Choice B is incorrect as research has shown that rewards are most effective when they are contingent on performance, rather than given to all children regardless of their effort or achievement. Choice C is also incorrect, as percentile-based interpretations of student performance can lead to negative effects such as decreased self-esteem and motivation for lower-performing students.

Results of Research Testing the Principles of Cognitive Evaluation Theory