using rewards as behavior modification techniques .do you think it is a beneficial or appropriate.why or why not/

Answer 1

In my experience, people work harder for rewards than to avoid punishments.

What do you think?

Answer 2

Yes for the most part. Kids like to get awards. Tens do, heck my parent do. But, to be honest some kids get their parent to give them rewards before, but they never do what they are supposed to do.

Answer 3

These articles should be helpful.

http://drdavespsychologypage.intuitwebsites.com/Reinforcement__Controlling_Behavior.pdf

http://drdavespsychologypage.intuitwebsites.com/Reinforcement__Random.pdf