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Mentioned in 15 episodes
Punished by Rewards
Book • 1993
Alfie Kohn's "Punished by Rewards" critically examines the widespread use of rewards and punishments in various settings, including education and the workplace.
Kohn argues that these systems, while seemingly effective in the short term, often undermine intrinsic motivation and lead to negative long-term consequences.
He explores the psychological mechanisms behind this phenomenon, demonstrating how rewards can decrease interest in activities and how punishments can foster resentment and anxiety.
The book offers a compelling case for fostering intrinsic motivation through autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
Kohn's work has significantly influenced educational practices and parenting styles, advocating for more humane and effective approaches to motivation.
Kohn argues that these systems, while seemingly effective in the short term, often undermine intrinsic motivation and lead to negative long-term consequences.
He explores the psychological mechanisms behind this phenomenon, demonstrating how rewards can decrease interest in activities and how punishments can foster resentment and anxiety.
The book offers a compelling case for fostering intrinsic motivation through autonomy, mastery, and purpose.
Kohn's work has significantly influenced educational practices and parenting styles, advocating for more humane and effective approaches to motivation.
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as the host of the show while introducing the topic: how teachers can snuff out interest in reading.


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as the book that sparked his interest in the interaction between reward and human psychology.

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en relación a la motivación intrínseca e incentivos.


Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago

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como un libro reconocido sobre el uso de incentivos en la educación.


Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago

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as a book that addresses the issue of using rewards to control behavior.


Janet Lansbury

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as a book exploring the negative impacts of rewards and punishments.


Alfie Kohn

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Recommended by JT O'Donnell who references Alfie Kohn's 1993 prediction that extrinsic motivation models are detrimental.

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