Punished by Rewards
by Alfie Kohn
Taste attributes: documentarypsychologicalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedemotive & stirringsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA grounded non-fiction book that is slow-paced, fresh and heavy. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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4.6 / 5
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About This Book
Kohn argues against the practice of offering people rewards in order to persuade them to get good grades, do good work, or behave in a certain manner, presenting evidence that shows the practice often has a negative effect, and discusses alternative methods of influencing behavior.
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- Author
- Alfie Kohn
- Published
- 1993
- Pages
- 440
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