Rewards and Intrinsic Motivation: Resolving the Controversy

by Judy Cameron and W. David Pierce

Over the past 30 years, many social psychologists have been critical of the practice of using incentive systems in business, education, and other applied settings. The concern is that money, high grades, prizes, and even praise may be effective in getting people to perform an activity but performance and interest are maintained only so long as the reward keeps coming. Once the reward is withdrawn, the concern is that individuals will enjoy the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0897896777
• ISBN13: 9780897896771
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.5"