alleryWhich kind of motivation sustains learning more effectively, according to research on psychological factors?
AFear of punishment
BMarks and grades
CParental demands
DIntrinsic curiosity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Intrinsic curiosity
1. A student's own curiosity or desire to explore sustains learning.
2. Grades and parental requirements are extrinsic motivation.
3. Fear of punishment is also external, so intrinsic curiosity is correct.
_Source: Wikipedia, Learning, section Psychological factors_
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