Consider two different ways of motivating others by using rewards. First way: "Good job, you improved your penmanship nicely."
Second way: "If you improve your penmanship today, then I'll give you a reward."
Why is the first way more effective and less harmful (in terms of side effects) than is the second way?
A)The first way offers people a clear, easy-to-follow structure in which to behave.
B)The first way is very informational; it informs the person's sense of a job well done.
C)The first way makes assessment of the penmanship easier and more objective, and this is true for both the student and the teacher.
D)The first way is not more effective because people do not respond well to verbal reinforcers.

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The first way provides intrinsic motivation by acknowledging the individual's effort and improvement, reinforcing their sense of accomplishment and competence. This approach is more sustainable and encourages internal satisfaction, unlike the second way, which relies on external rewards and can undermine intrinsic motivation.

Consider Two Different Ways of Motivating Others by Using Rewards