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Five Reasons to Stop Saying "Good Job"

Introduction

The words “praise “and “rewards” for most have a positive connotation. These words are descriptors of what can be termed encouragement. The use of praise or a reward meant to provide positive feedback for doing something well or something that is desired. Studies have shown that the use of this feedback may ultimately undermine the goal. Research conducted by Alfie Kohn suggests that the effect is opposite; it does not develop continued performance of a rewarded behavior or help one develop a continued interest in an activity. This is not to say that ...