Reward Contingencies and the Development of Children's Skills and Self-Efficacy.

Schunk, Dale H.

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Publication Date: 1983-Aug

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Reward Contingencies and the Development of Children's Skills and Self-Efficacy.

Schunk, Dale H.

Journal of Educational Psychology, v75 v4 p511-18 Aug 1983

The present study provides evidence that offering performance-contingent rewards promotes children's task accomplishments, percepts of efficacy, and skill development. These findings are consistent with predictions from Bandura's theory of self-efficacy. (Author/PN)

Descriptors: Division, Elementary Education, Mastery Learning, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Skills, Performance Factors, Rewards, Self Esteem, Student Participation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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IES Cited: ED502720

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