motivation, punishment, punishment and reward, rewards

The Common Negative Effects of Rewards on Inborn Motivation

In recent years, many institutions have shifted their focus from punishment to rewards. This change is for a good reason because punishment fails to improve people’s motivation in schools or jobs. Instead, it often results in short-term compliance, while a pot of dislike, defiance, or anger boils underneath. If punishment is bad, it follows that ...

Nathan Machoka

Rewards and recognition for employees.

The Legend of Jinxiu Creek: ‘Watch for the Earthquake’

Jinxiu Creek, located in the southwest of Wuwei County, Anhui Province, covers an area of 4.55 hectares with a water surface of 30 acres. It is a quiet and tranquil environment, and it is the main place for local people to relax and have fun. Historically, Jinxiu Creek was quite large, and it was given ...

Jack Roberts

Hong Cun Old Village Water Town in Anhui, China.

God Does Not Tolerate an Evil Heart Full of Wicked Deeds

There is a common saying among Chinese people: Those who have an evil heart and do wicked deeds will be punished by “five thunders.” “Five” is related to the ancient Chinese concept of the five elements of the cosmos — metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. As recorded in ancient texts, the god of thunder is ...

Michael Segarty

Stormy weather with cattle under some trees.