In Evaluating Programs in Which Children Are Offered Rewards (E

question 72

Multiple Choice

In evaluating programs in which children are offered rewards (e.g., money, pizza) for reading books, a social psychologist might remind us that __________.

• A) rewards do not have an effect if children don't like reading in the first place
• B) punishers are more effective than rewards where humans are concerned
• C) rewards might convince children that they are reading simply to secure pizza or money
• D) excessive rewards will undermine the children's self-esteem

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