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 Info | Boston : Houghton Mifflin Co., ©1993. |
| Description | xiv, 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 note | Little-297986--305131004173S |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 352-384) and index. |
| LCCN | 93021897 |
| ISBN | 0395650283 : |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BF505.R48 K65 1993 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |