Regarding the use of extrinsic motivation with children, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Extrinsic motivation cannot be overused, especially with children; so use it frequently and in a variety of learning situations.
B)Extrinsic rewards can focus attention on an activity so that real interest will develop.
C)When extrinsic rewards are used, they should be small and phased out as soon as possible.
D)In many situations it is important to encourage intrinsic motivation, especially when children are learning new skills.

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Extrinsic motivation can indeed be overused, leading to a situation where children may only perform tasks for rewards, rather than developing intrinsic motivation. This can undermine their natural interest and satisfaction in learning and doing activities for their own sake.

Regarding the Use of Extrinsic Motivation with Children, Which of the Following