Three of the following may partly explain why many youngsters have less intrinsic motivation to master school subject matter as they get older. Which one is not a likely explanation?
A) They find classroom tasks repetitive and boring.
B) As assignments get more challenging, their self-efficacy may decrease.
C) The heavy focus on getting good grades undermines their sense of self-determination.
D) By its very nature, advanced academic subject matter evokes little or no situational interest.

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Advanced academic subject matter can still evoke situational interest depending on how it is presented and the individual interests of the students. The assertion that it evokes little or no interest by its very nature is not a likely explanation for decreased intrinsic motivation.

Three of the Following May Partly Explain Why Many Youngsters