Which one of the following teachers is most likely to promote intrinsic motivation in his or her students?
A) Mr. Albert promises his students that if they all finish their short stories by Friday morning, he will give them a half an hour of free time on Friday afternoon.
B) Ms. Benedetti describes events in history so vividly that her students are captivated during the entire lesson.
C) Ms. Carlsen tells students in her algebra class that she is extremely disappointed in their performance on the last test.
D) Mr. Davidow sends "good news" letters home to parents whenever students have a B average or better.

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Ms. Benedetti's approach of making lessons captivating and engaging by vividly describing historical events is likely to foster a love of learning and curiosity in her students, which are key components of intrinsic motivation. This method encourages students to learn for the sake of learning itself, rather than for external rewards or avoidance of negative consequences.

Which One of the Following Teachers Is Most Likely to Promote