Punished by rewards : the trouble with gold stars, incentive plans, A's, praise, and other bribes / Alfie Kohn.

Author/creator Kohn, Alfie
Format Book
Publication InfoBoston : Houghton Mifflin Co., ©1993.
Descriptionxiv, 398 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Skinner-Boxed: The legacy of behaviorism -- Is it right to reward? -- Is it effective to reward? -- The trouble with carrots: Four reasons rewards fail -- Cutting the interest rate: The fifth reason rewards fail -- The praise problem -- Pay for performance: Why behaviorism doesn't work in the workplace -- Lures for learning: Why behaviorism doesn't work in the classroom -- Bribes for behaving: Why behaviorism doesn't help children become good people -- Thank God it's Monday: The roots of motivation in the workplace -- Hooked on learning: The roots of motivation in the classroom -- Good kids without goodies.
Local noteLittle-297986--305131004173S
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 352-384) and index.
LCCN 93021897
ISBN0395650283 :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BF505.R48 K65 1993 ✔ Available Place Hold