Psychology · 19 min
Punished by Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise and Other Bribes
By Alfie Kohn
A deep dive into Alfie Kohn's 'Punished by Rewards,' examining how common extrinsic incentives—from gold stars to bonuses—often undermine intrinsic motivation, stifle creativity, and erode relationships, challenging our fundamental beliefs about what truly drives human behavior.
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Psychology
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What it is about
punished by rewards, motivation, extrinsic rewards
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Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of punished by rewards, motivation, extrinsic rewards and better judgment in how they apply it.
The author
Alfie Kohn brings a credible and useful lens to punished by rewards, motivation, extrinsic rewards, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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