Re:Young children would rather explore than get rewards
by andrei_says_ on Thursday August 13, 2020 @12:39PM
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They are consistent... controlling people with punishment and rewards works, as long as the incentive is present, at the cost of destroying intrinsic motivation. It also changes the relationship, positioning the “manager” as a prison guard of sorts and tying them to that role.
It teaches its subjects to do the thing but only if they get the reward and never otherwise. To comply, but only when watched, and to act in secret when fulfilling their true needs.
His book focuses on parenting and one can see how punishment and rewards impact this most important relationship and negatively impact intrinsic motivation in exchange for the illusion of control.
It teaches its subjects to do the thing but only if they get the reward and never otherwise. To comply, but only when watched, and to act in secret when fulfilling their true needs.
His book focuses on parenting and one can see how punishment and rewards impact this most important relationship and negatively impact intrinsic motivation in exchange for the illusion of control.