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mspears3

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Reading programs that are intended to encourage children to read more by paying them to read books is an example of using
 
  a. task-contingent rewards.
  b. performance-contingent rewards.
  c. negative reinforcement.
  d. intrinsic motivation.

Question 2

If you were to design a program using rewards to increase motivation, what type of rewards would it be the best to use, according to the authors of your text?
 
  a. task-contingent
  b. performance-contingent
  c. aptitude-contingent
  d. monetary


macagnavarro

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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