In evaluating programs in which children are offered rewards (e.g., money, pizza) for reading books, a social psychologist might remind us that
a. rewards do not have an effect if children don't like reading in the first place.
b. punishers are more effective than rewards where humans are concerned.
c. rewards might convince children that they are reading simply to secure pizza or money.
d. excessive rewards will undermine the children's self-esteem.
Answer: C
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