In this article we are looking at B. F. Skinner Reinforcement Theory of Motivation and we go through all details in this theory. This is a review paper based on the theorist Skinner.

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A Review of B. F. Skinner’s ‘Reinforcement Theory of Motivation’

Marzieh Gordan and Isai amutan krishanan

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What is the summary of the paper?

The paper discusses the reinforcement theory of motivation, which focuses on individual psychological factors that determine the direction, intensity, and persistence of a person’s effort in the workplace. It examines the strengths and weaknesses of the theory, particularly in the context of how asking and observing can influence motivation, and acknowledges the challenges associated with punishment as a motivational tactic. The summary emphasizes the theory’s attention to the mental state of individuals in relation to their motivation at work.

What is the research question? (How) was it answered?

The research question is about understanding how to motivate individuals and how directionality in behavior is achieved, specifically in the context of work. It was answered by discussing the role of motivation as a key factor in determining the direction of behavior, as theorized by psychologists, and by suggesting the provision of choices to individuals to realize their interests. The conclusion discusses the strengths and weaknesses of this motivational theory.

What research approach did the authors choose? Is it appropriate for achieving the chosen research objective?

The authors chose a research approach that involves monitoring and evaluating student preferences and behaviors, and then applying appropriate reinforcers. This approach is appropriate for achieving the research objective of understanding how to direct behavior, as it considers individual differences and the motivational state of students. The use of formal preference assessments is a methodologically sound way to evaluate the effectiveness of different reinforcers.

What are the key findings of the article? What are the implications?

The key findings of the article suggest that the theory addresses how to motivate individuals by identifying rewards or punishments and understanding the forces that influence a person’s effort at work. However, the theory also has weaknesses, such as the difficulty in identifying what specifically serves as a reward or punishment for each individual. The implications are that while the theory can guide efforts to motivate employees, it requires careful consideration of individual differences in what is perceived as rewarding or punishing.

What are the limitations of the article? How might future work build on this article?

The limitations of the article include the challenge in consistently applying punishment, difficulty in identifying effective rewards or punishments, and the complexity of understanding the individual forces that influence a person’s effort at work. Future work could build on this article by developing more nuanced methods for identifying and implementing rewards and punishments, and by exploring the individual differences in motivation and effort in the workplace.

@article{isai_amutan_review_2014,
	title = {A Review of B. F. Skinner’s ‘Reinforcement Theory of Motivation},
	volume = {5},
	abstract = {B. F. Skinner in his book Beyond Freedom and Dignity said that thinkers should make fundamental changes in human behavior, and they couldn't bring these changes only with the help of physics or biology. He believes that we only acquire the technology of behavior. Centuries ago people were seeing themselves as a person who could feel himself better any other creatures in the world. But in today‟s world he is not able to understand himself. Although science have emerged vastly; but we are not able to compare anything like a science of human behavior with any other science in the world.As behaviorist B.F. Skinner brought up the Reinforcement Theory. The Reinforcement Theory is one of the oldest theories of motivation which describe behavior and how we act. This theory can called as „behaviorism‟ or „operant conditioning‟ that is taught in the today‟s world of psychology. In this article we are looking at B. F. Skinner Reinforcement Theory of Motivation and we go through all details in this theory. This is a review paper based on the theorist Skinner},
	journaltitle = {Journal of Research in Education Methodology},
	shortjournal = {Journal of Research in Education Methodology},
	author = {Isai Amutan, Krishnan},
	date = {2014-03-20},
}