Accession Number:

ADA101874

Title:

Cognitive Evaluation Theory: An Experimental Test of Processes and Outcomes.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.,

Corporate Author:

WISCONSIN UNIV-MADISON GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Personal Author(s):

• Boal,Kimberly B.
• Cummings,L. L.
• Dunham,R. B.

Report Date:

1981-06-26

Pagination or Media Count:

52.0

Abstract:

Cognitive Evaluation Theory has been proposed as a viable theoretical framework for explaining the detrimental effects of performance contingent rewards on intrinsically motivated behaviors. A review of the literature suggested that this theory had not been adequately tested. A field experiment was undertaken to do this. The results did not support the theory. Author

Descriptors:

• *MOTIVATION
• DEGRADATION
• LITERATURE SURVEYS
• PERFORMANCE(HUMAN)
• THEORY
• BEHAVIOR
• LEARNING
• TEST CONSTRUCTION(PSYCHOLOGY)

Subject Categories:

• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE