When paradigms clash: Comments on Cameron and Pierce's claim that rewards do not undermine intrinsic motivation

Richard M. Ryan; Edward L. Deci

doi:10.3102/00346543066001033

When paradigms clash: Comments on Cameron and Pierce's claim that rewards do not undermine intrinsic motivation

Richard M. Ryan, Edward L. Deci

Department of Education

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Abstract

Cameron and Pierce's (1994) conclusion that rewards do not pose a threat to intrinsic motivation is a misrepresentation of the literature based on a flawed meta-analysis. Their call to abandon cognitive evaluation theory is more an attempt to defend their behaviorist theoretical turf than a meaningful consideration of the relevant data and issues.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	33-38
Number of pages	6
Journal	Review of Educational Research
Volume	66
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3102/00346543066001033
State	Published - 1996

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