Punished By Rewards: Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Edition: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes
by Alfie Kohn
Alfie Kohn challenges the reliance on rewards and incentives, arguing they often backfire by diminishing motivation and performance in educational and professional settings.
About This Book
Punished By Rewards examines the widespread use of incentives in schools, workplaces, and homes.
The book questions the long-term effectiveness of gold stars, grades, praise, and other external motivators.
It explores how such systems may reduce intrinsic motivation and hinder genuine engagement.
Readers are encouraged to consider alternative approaches that foster lasting interest and cooperation.
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