Punished By Rewards by Alfie Kohn
The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes
The book explores the detrimental effects of using rewards as a motivational tool in various settings, such as education, workplaces, and parenting. It argues that rewards, like punishments, are a form of control that can undermine intrinsic motivation, creativity, and long-term interest in tasks. The author presents research and examples to demonstrate how rewards can lead to decreased performance, reduced quality of work, and a lack of genuine engagement. Instead, the book advocates for fostering intrinsic motivation through autonomy, meaningful tasks, and supportive environments that encourage collaboration and curiosity.
- Published
- 1993
- Nationality
- American
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- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
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