Why we do what we do
Edward L. Deci
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Why we do what we do
by Edward L. Deci, Richard Flaste
Published
August 1, 1996
Publisher
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9780140255263
ISBN-10
0140255265
Description
"You reward your children for doing their homework, they will usually respond by getting it done. But is this the most effective method of motivation? No, says psychologist Edward L. Deci, who challenges traditional thinking and shows that this method actually works against performance. The best way to motivate people--at school, at work, or at home--is to support their sense of autonomy. Explaining the reasons why a task is important and then allowing as much personal freedom as possible in carrying out the task will stimulate interest and commitment, and is a much more effective approach than the standard system of reward and punishment. We are all inherently interested in the world, argues Deci, so why not nurture that interest in each other? Instead of asking, 'How can I motivate people?' we should be asking, 'How can I create the conditions within which people will motivate themselves?'"--Publisher information.
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This edition of Why we do what we do has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Why we do what we do typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
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Who is the author of Why we do what we do?
Why we do what we do was written by Edward L. Deci, Richard Flaste.
When was Why we do what we do published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 1, 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.